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Have a Seat at the Christianafe (Cris-chee-AN-a-fay)!

Have a Seat at the Christianafe (Cris-chee-AN-a-fay)!

As a little boy in Idaho, my father eagerly anticipated each trip to the “Mechanafe” (meh-CAN-a-fay). This “mechanical cafe” in Boise, Idaho, not only offered a wide variety of food; but more importantly to a young, quickly growing boy, there…

Happy Man of Influence Day to the Men – Now Here’s a Great Love Story for the Ladies!

Happy Man of Influence Day to the Men – Now Here’s a Great Love Story for the Ladies!

At the risk of stereotyping the genders (which I actually may be doing a bit), when a group of men watch football, the women often like to find another television in the house on which to watch “chick flicks,” as…

Teach from Experience

Teach from Experience

The Captain’s Corner Many steps are required in order for someone to become a pilot with a commercial airline. The pilot-to-be must obtain various licenses along the way: student pilot, private pilot, and commercial pilot as well as instrument rating…

Recipe: “Come on Over” Cremosa

Recipe: “Come on Over” Cremosa

Summer is the perfect time to practice using (or continue using) your entertaining ideas! As a general rule, from brunches to cookouts to afternoon snacks on the deck, summer food is light, yummy, and easy to serve. This simple-to-prepare beverage…