Archive for November, 2009
Shaun Hill San Fancisco 49ers
Shaun Hill is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Based on how the media portrays professional athletes, the logical conclusion is that Hill leads a flamboyant lifestyle filled with glitz, glamour and bling. As a permanent resident of the Lake of the Ozarks, the assumption could be that Hill owns a multi-million dollar [...]
No Identity Crisis For This CEO
Reading through the resume of Patrick McGinnis is a daunting task. Yet, with his ever-present smile
Luxury at 41,000 Feet
A heavy mist occupied the car’s windshield wipers while en route to Lee C. Fine Airport on a heavily overcast Saturday morning. The previous afternoon, the thick clouds were pierced by one of the most sophisticated turboprop airplanes on the market as it landed with its precious cargo of family and friends for the holiday [...]
The What, When and Wear
So many parties, so little time! Oh, yes, it is that time of the year again. The holiday season is here and our social calendars are filling up fast. And, what if this holiday season he pops the question? Our two local engaged couples are not letting that daunting challenge of what to wear sneak [...]
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris (or Pinot Grigio) is believed to be a mutant clone of the Pinot Noir grape. Pinot means pinecone in French, which reflects how the grapes grow in small, tight clusters on the vine. Gris is French for grey and Grigio is Italian for grey, again reflecting how the grapes tend to have a [...]
Bagnell Dam, It Almost Never Happened
At 5:00 clock in the morning, the restless jostling under the old log house floor was loud and annoying. Every bump on the floor joists below was followed by grunts and squeals. Unfortunately, the old farmer who rented sleeping space to the construction workers inside the house also kept his hogs under the house. All [...]
