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Palm Springs
Anybody who knows me is well aware of the amount of hours I put in at both work and in life. I run at a 190% all the time. I love deadlines, I thrive under pressure and I’m always eager to learn more so that I can be the best at everything I do.
50+ hours […]
An ABC Store in the Middle of Family, Church, Golf and Shopping
Does that make since to you? It is by absolute disbelief that locally owned First Citizen Bank is planning on selling one of their properties to the ABC Commission so that they can build a new store smack in the middle of a neighborhood, next door to churches, and a stones throw from multiple family […]
Cooper’s BBQ gives way to the Edison Project
Cooper’s BBQ has reportedly struck a deal with the Edison Project’s developers, Hamilton Merritt, Inc which has catapulted the project to City Council and gained their approval. The project’s approval was on hold until the sale was negotiated for two adjacent projects including Clyde Coopers.
I am planning to stop in for lunch and ask around this […]
I’m feelin’ a Staycation in My Future!
The cost of traveling just seems to keep going up so I’ve decided to honker down this weekend right here in the heart of Raleigh. I wasn’t sure what kind of trouble we could get into but I know one place I’m going to be checking out is the new Marriott at City Center. Their […]
Eco-Friendly, Sustainability, Litter, and More - Join Us at the Green Event!
Come Hug A Tree With Me!
When you consider renovations, building a home, or purchasing electrical appliances… do you think energy efficient?
Have you considered growing your own garden and installing rain barrels… increasing the sustainability of your life?
Do you pick up trash when you walk your dog or visit your favorite park… decreasing the litter in […]
Solas… A Whole Week of Slams
So the Solas update continues!As my boss and I discussed last night at dinner… I don’t wait in lines… what’s the point? There is always a multitude of other establishments ready for the business and always ready to serve.
Well I’ll I have to give it to them… Solas was ready to serve. I had a friend call […]
Only In Raleigh - Solas… revisted!
Okay… well Saturday night a group of us met up at Havanah’s to throw some darts with the “common” folk of Raleigh. Havanah’s is a great spot to sit back relax, have a great drink, and enjoy the excellent service… We’re all fans of Team Marsha… best cocktail waitress in town!
We decided we wanted to […]
Solas… Dress Code… Smess Code… This is Raleigh!
Well… It’s time to talk about Solas. I’ve put it off and put it off but as readers kept emailing and friends kept questioning when are we going to check it out… I figured tonight was the night.
Let’s talk a little about how we started off the night… I met up with my great friend, […]
Raleigh Native Visits Durham… And Likes It!
Growing up in Raleigh… we went to Durham for one reason… Durham Bulls games…
We constantly hear about the crime in Durham, the lack of a reason to visit Durham, and several other rumors that just don’t stand true to the wonder of Durham.
I consistently hear about all of the good restaurants that Durham has to […]
Tookies Scared Me… Shame!
Several months ago I was told, while filling my belly with the most scrumptious chicken salad Raleigh has to offer, that Tookies… the original… was closing. I was so sad, fought back my tears and grabbed an extra chx sal + Bac + chz on my way out just in case they closed before I could stop by for one more.
Nobody […]