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Mother, wife, business owner, in any given order but usually all at once. My interests include writing, violin, food, wine, photography, art, California; I like to travel. When the mayhem ebbs, you'll find me working on a novel and a collection of essays. Education/Experience: University of Minnesota Interests: reading, violin, music, piano, arts, food, wine, golf, gardening URL RSS |
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Rosetta Stone claims to be the easiest way to learn a foreign language, but with Japanese, it's tougher than you think. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/24/2008
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No matter what your budget, all it takes is a little forethought to come up with unique company holiday party ideas. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/20/2008
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What's an independent to do this year? Vote on principle! By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/17/2008
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Parent need a clear strategy for handling disrespectful teens. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/16/2008
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While there are many places to find free office supplies samples online, it's hard to locate one that doesn't ask for your arm and leg in return. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/15/2008
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No matter what your interest or age group, a lot of great Halloween attractions can be found nearby in metro Detroit. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/15/2008
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Today's Internet makes it so easy to compare car rental prices. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/14/2008
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For anyone who is interested in preserving food safely, the Presto Pressure Canner and Cooker takes the guesswork out of home canning. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/3/2008
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Looking for rare, vintage Christmas albums is easier than you think. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/1/2008
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Facebook hasn't heard the old adage "If it's not broken, don't fix it." By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/24/2008
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It's worth the trip across the border for this Windsor, Ontario barbecue restaurant. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/20/2008
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Located in the heart of downtown La Jolla, Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar is a glittery gem of a Japanese restaurant, though not in the classic sense. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/19/2008
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My Place, La Jolla, is a friendly French bistro, with great service and an excellent menu. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/19/2008
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It's not hard to inject a little bit of the Mediterranean in your cooking. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/11/2008
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If you don't want your Thanksgiving holiday weekend to resemble a Disney movie gone bad just remember, there are some simple rules to consider when bringing your girlfriend or boyfriend home to meet your family. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/10/2008
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Grilling vegetables is not hard; any novice with a grill can do it. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/8/2008
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CBC Radio 2 departs from its usual format, causing a firestorm of outrage in Canada. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/7/2008
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You don't need a fancy culinary education to use marinades on your beef or chicken. Chances are the ingredients are already in your kitchen! By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/7/2008
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If you love to garden and live in the north, consider using cold hardy plants. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/3/2008
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It takes a little forethought, but very little work to offer your guests an amazing an festive appetizer array. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/2/2008
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3rd Corner Wine and Bistro in Encinitas continues the tradition of providing great food in the bistro style in Northern San Diego county. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/28/2008
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Even the urban homeowner with "brown" thumbs can grow fruits and vegetables in a guerilla garden. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/25/2008
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You don't need to spend a lot of money or use a professional staging company to maximize your home's appeal. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/22/2008
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It's not too early to consider what to do next with your container gardens. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/22/2008
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A very short film on why I LOVE Associated Content. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/14/2008
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Today's digital voice recorders are small, inexpensive, and offer great sound quality. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/12/2008
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The 33rd Annual Antique and Garage Sale was held this weekend, Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, with lots of great stuff. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/23/2008
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Coach Insignia is a one-of-a-kind dining experience atop the tallest building in Detroit. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/23/2008
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California is a Mecca for those seeking fabulous food, and the Los Angeles area has a wide array of dining experiences to choose from. Savvy diners go to the Santa Monica area for a combination of great food paired with a fun seaside experience. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/22/2008
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Southern California is well known for its many beautiful beaches, and summer is still the best time to visit them. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/22/2008
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With the gas price point hovering above $4 a gallon and no relief in sight, drivers are looking for ways to increase miles per gallon. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/21/2008
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It takes only a little common sense and alert driving to master the Los Angeles freeway system. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/18/2008
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As a would-be novelist, I discover that Self-Editing for Fiction Writers is a fine tutorial. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/15/2008
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For the golf enthusiast, there are several great golf courses just a couple of hours north of metropolitan Detroit in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Whether making your trip a weekend of fun, or just for the day, these courses offer a variety of challenges. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/15/2008
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Young's Chinese Take Out in Royal Oak is a great place to satisfy your Asian cravings. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/10/2008
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In the age of supposed rampant teen pregnancy pacts and Jamie Lynn Spears, do we really need this? By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/10/2008
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For a trip into Spanish cuisine, consider Sangria Tapas Café in Royal Oak, Michigan. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/30/2008
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No matter if you choose a simple project or something more complex, decorating your house with artificial flowers is fun and can add instant interest that will last for months. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/30/2008
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In a misdirected move, Michigan hitches its wagon to the stars. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/28/2008
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For me, the astonishing thing about this weekend's performance was not that Tiger Woods won the tournament, but that he continued to play even though he was injured. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/25/2008
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Kick your creative juices into gear buy making one of a kind photo frames. It's fun, easy, and very inexpensive. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/20/2008
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Sex and the City - The Movie is not a great movie, and I am not sure why. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/6/2008
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Like many hallowed traditions of the past, driver education needs to move out of the dark ages and into the 21st Century. By Joanne Huspek | Published 6/4/2008
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Father's Day is coming up soon, and maybe you are scrambling to find the perfect Father's Day present for your special golfing dad, there are many choices for you to explore in your quest for the perfect gift. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/28/2008
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For pizza or anything Italian, try Cossetta's Italian Market and Pizzeria. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/19/2008
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Mickey's Diner is the place to go for "historic" greasy spoon. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/19/2008
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For a great steak dinner, try Mancini's Char House, a St. Paul tradition for over 50 years. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/19/2008
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For a full service Japanese restaurant that has won "Best of the Twin Cities 2008" try the Saji Ya in St. Paul, Minnesota. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/16/2008
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There are many reasons to choose an electric lawn mower, and being concerned about the environment is just the start. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/10/2008
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Zocor side effects are very mild, if not rare, making it the perfect drug in the fight against high cholesterol. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/7/2008
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Some moms would rather not, but if you have a mom who loves to garden, Mothers' Day is a great holiday to express your appreciation of "mom" with splendid gifts to help her in the back yard. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/2/2008
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Since Michigan seems to think they can get blood out of a turnip, I think it's high time this turnip speaks up. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/27/2008
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If you're a high school or college student, it's not too early to start thinking about lining up a summer job. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/23/2008
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You can't beat this City Hall when it comes to fighting parking tickets. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/19/2008
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With over 4,000 restaurants in San Francisco, and many of them Asian, it's hard to narrow down a selection of Japanese restaurants in San Francisco. This list is among those I've tried and liked, and by no means covers all of the available offerings in the City. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/18/2008
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"We're all (not) all right!" The travesty that is That 70s Show Season 8. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/18/2008
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There are several fine Japanese restaurants in the Detroit area that offer authentic cuisine. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/15/2008
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Cell phones have been the latest "diversion" to earn a bad reputation when it comes to being blamed for a higher incidence of teen automobile crashes.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/11/2008
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It's not to early to think about Mother's Day brunch opportunities in the Detroit area. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/10/2008
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There's a cult of the fast food hamburger, and its leader is In-N-Out. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/10/2008
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While all of San Francisco is wildly expensive compared to the rest of the country, there are neighborhoods of (relative) affordability within the city.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/8/2008
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This tale is about how a writer missed a stellar chance to get a popular director/producer and wanna-be together. Oh, the unfairness of it all! By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/8/2008
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While the image of Detroit is that of industrial grittiness, there are a few jewels that I would consider are among the best neighborhoods in the Detroit area. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/4/2008
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Geoffrey's Malibu is California cuisine at its finest. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/1/2008
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It's fairly easy to build (or re-build) a recessed medicine cabinet. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/24/2008
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I have used the San Francisco Craigslist to find roommate situations with great success. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/18/2008
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You don't need to have a degree in the sciences in order to help your child with science fair projects. All you have to do is look around your house. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/18/2008
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In this world, there are a few girls with good luck, and there are some girls with bad luck. Hollywood Sinners, by Peter Joseph Swanson, is about a girl who not only has a black cloud of bad luck she also has phenomenally bad luck. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/13/2008
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It's early, and already I've had enough of politics. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/13/2008
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You don't have to spend a lot of money buying games for birthday parties. There are a lot of games you can play which involve little or no money. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/6/2008
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You don't have to make a trek out to a suburbian mall to find fashion. Here are the best teen clothing stores in Royal Oak.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/6/2008
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Holding an "Over the Hill" birthday party? Don't forget to include some party favors for your guests to take home. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/5/2008
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Why spend a lot of money on over-the-counter or prescription night-time sleep aids? I actually haven't had the need for such products since adjusting our dinner choices to using foods that promote sleep. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/29/2008
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The "Pen Guy" takes his love of design and pens on the road, in the world's only Mercedes Pens Art Car. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/28/2008
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Whether you have a little ding or a bigger boo-boo, if you have a car that needs repair work, consider B&B Collision in Royal Oak. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/27/2008
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How I just so happen to have a garage full of golf balls. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/26/2008
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These ten songs in Joni Mitchell's expansive repertoire are the ones I would consider her "Top Ten." Welcome to "Blue." By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/25/2008
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With over 300 driving schools in Michigan, choosing the right one for you can be a daunting task. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/18/2008
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I bet you thought that road kill is the stuff that didn't get away. There's actually a hierarchy of road kill, and here's how it shakes out in southeastern Michigan. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/13/2008
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Oscar Mayer offers an opportunity of a lifetime for employment as a hot dogger. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/13/2008
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Meat-lovers will fall for Bullshead Restaurant, a fixture in the West Portal neighborhood in San Francisco, By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/12/2008
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There's a lot of hidden meaning behind this gem from the 1970s. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/11/2008
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There are many forms of early menopause symptoms. Here is my story. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/7/2008
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The best crab cake recipes involve more crab and less "cake." By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/7/2008
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Your entire family can celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Even small children can participate in the festivities. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/29/2008
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There are several options for 24-hour dining in the Detroit area. Try to think "outside the bun" and you might be surprised. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/29/2008
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There are many inventive vegetarian restaurants in southeastern Michigan. Here are just a few. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/25/2008
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The hot topic in Detroit today is the revelation that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his Chief of Staff, Christine Beatty, have had personal text messages between the two released to the public. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/24/2008
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Do you feel your family unit unraveling? Maybe you need to institute a "Forced" Family Fun Night! By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/18/2008
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Take a look and decide for yourself. The reasons are varied, but if I had a choice, I'd choose the Fog City. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/15/2008
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If you've ever had an older relative regale you with scandalous stories, you will find parts of this book extremely humorous. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/15/2008
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For a special dinner in the true chophouse tradition, consider splurging for the dining adventure of your life at Fleming's Prime Steak House and Wine Bar. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/14/2008
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For authentic Middle Eastern food in a friendly and attentive environment, stop by the Al-Ameer Restaurant in Dearborn. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/10/2008
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This is a poem I wrote for Valentine's Day to my husband, shortly after we had started dating. (February 1984) At the time, I was listening to George Winston's "Winter into Spring" and both that piano work and my husband was the impetus for me to write this. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/9/2008
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My ceviche recipe is based on a prior dining experience in Cancun. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/9/2008
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These days, even the creatively challenged can invite family and friends to a wedding, just by using blank wedding invitations. There are many retailers online that can help you with your selection. By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/7/2008
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This is my first try at violin solo. By Joanne Huspek | Published 12/31/2007
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No matter what your age, bringing in the New Year can be a family affair for those in the metropolitan Detroit area. By Joanne Huspek | Published 12/28/2007
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These are the brightest of the many fabulous holiday light displays in the Detroit area. By Joanne Huspek | Published 12/5/2007
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If you like a little (or a lot) of heat with your breakfast, try the chili offerings at Western Omelette. By Joanne Huspek | Published 11/30/2007
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For a pleasant chophouse experience in Colorado Springs, try Mackenzie's Chop House. By Joanne Huspek | Published 11/30/2007
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I discovered the joys of shopping in Canada, our usually northern neighbor. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/31/2007
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If you, too, love wine and would like to know more about wine, I would highly recommend this book, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/30/2007
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If you're craving comfort food in San Francisco, you can't go wrong by going to either the Bashful Bull, 1222 Noriega, just west of 19th Avenue (Highway 1), or the Bashful Bull Too, 3600 Taraval, north of Sloat and east of the Great Pacific Highway. By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/29/2007
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Ronin, the new sushi place in town is high priced and definitely not traditional! By Joanne Huspek | Published 10/11/2007
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The awesome ferocity of a deficit figure that large in a state this small is mind boggling to say the least. By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/20/2007
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A pleasing telephone personality is something that most people are not born with, but with a little attention, even the gruffest curmudgeon or greenest high school student can deliver a professional phone voice that can please any customer.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 9/4/2007
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If you're a wine enthusiast, visit the Korbel Champagne Cellars for a sample of bubbly and a trip back into time. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/22/2007
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This magnificent beach is by far one of the best walking beaches in California. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/22/2007
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Visit Alcatraz Island and Angel Island for a sharp contrast and get a history lesson as well. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/20/2007
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Sometimes you have to try a restaurant for yourself and make up your own mind. I'm glad I tried the Fuku-Sushi. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/13/2007
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Take a trip to the Burgermeister in San Francisco, where the hamburger is a work of art. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/13/2007
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"California" cuisine artfully prepared and delicious is waiting for you at the Zuni Cafe. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/13/2007
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If you're a tourist staying in San Francisco and are anywhere near Fisherman's Wharf, a visit to the Musée Mécanique is definitely in order. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/13/2007
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"A Mighty Heart" chronicles both Daniel Pearl's short life and Mariane Pearl's experiences both as journalist and heartbroken pregnant wife. By Joanne Huspek | Published 8/13/2007
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There are some things you must do if you want to curb scale infestation. First of all, isolate the affected plants from other plants. If you don't, sooner or later, all of your houseplants will have scales. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/31/2007
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I returned home to Michigan determined to transform a part of my yard into an Asian-inspired garden. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/25/2007
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Shopping for a violin shoulder rest proves more exacting than shopping for the instrument itself! By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/3/2007
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Making the move to buy a violin is a different kind of shopping experience. By Joanne Huspek | Published 7/3/2007
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An extremely memorable establishment I have dined in during my last two visits to San Francisco is the La Carême Room.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/23/2007
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If traveling in wine country, make an effort to have lunch or dinner at Julia's Kitchen at COPIA. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/23/2007
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If you are a resident of southeastern Michigan, a trip to the store is not the case of normal or hum drum if you go to Papa Joe's Market By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/23/2007
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It's painlessly easy to make attractive container gardens. Even people with brown thumbs can do it! By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/9/2007
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Back in San Francisco for the weekend, we decided to take a day trip to Sonoma to tour a few of the local wineries. By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/9/2007
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Even an old lady can pimp her MySpace. I did it; you can too! By Joanne Huspek | Published 5/9/2007
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Just outside Detroit is a suburb with lots of small town appeal. Royal Oak is only two miles north of the Eight Mile Road border to Motor City, but has plenty of charm and many activities to put on your to-do list. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/20/2007
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Take a trip back in time and follow the antics of the 70s favorite burned out hippie duo, Cheech and Chong, in their first movie release. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/20/2007
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Here are some handy tips on the proper behavior at a classical performance. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/9/2007
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My biggest secret is simple, and it's silly. Many people do this activity every day, and yet they make no secret of it. There are many reasons why I keep this close to my heart, and all of them are ludicrous. By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/5/2007
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Becoming angry at gas prices had me looking at hybrid technology By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/31/2007
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It's now been four months since the gubernatorial election in Michigan, and so far Michigan's economic train wreck is still steaming straight ahead toward disaster. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/31/2007
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Over the weekend I had the occasion to listen to the new offering by New Zealand singer, Hayley Westenra, which is called Celtic Treasure. Celtic Treasure contains thirteen short songs of varying type.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/28/2007
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If you live in Michigan and are in the mindset to buy a home, now might be your best chance yet of getting a really great deal with lots of extras.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/22/2007
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I spent a gorgeous day with my son touring Napa Valley By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/22/2007
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The City by the Bay is almost as big a star as some of these Hollywood features! By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/21/2007
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Recently, I decided to bring myself out of the ice age and purchase a laptop. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/11/2007
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While in San Francisco recently, I decided to check out a couple of attractions at Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden and Strybing Arboretum at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. By Joanne Huspek | Published 3/6/2007
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These are just a few of the things I look for when hiring new staff.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/27/2007
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Where do we stand in the grand scheme of things?
Sometimes our own little dramas, which can encompass our world and seem overwhelming to us, are really small and inconsequential when compared with the scope of larger things. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/24/2007
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Jeffrey Gitomer explains in this book that a YES! Attitude is vastly different from just being positive. By Joanne Huspek | Published 2/22 |