It’s only a paper moon

There is no doubt that the epic television shows that we have all grown accustomed to owe a significant debt to the writers and creators of Star Trek:Deep Space Nine.Introducing DS9 The show first aired in 1993 (with The Next Generation, “TNG”, still running), but never gained the same degree of commercial success as its […]

Vault Dweller’s BIRTHDAY Survival Guide – Fallout 4 Thanksgiving Party 2015

Let’s be honest here: I am not a gamer.  But there is something about the Fallout universe that fascinates me.  There is something very “Wabi-Sabi” about the desolation of the Wasteland.  And so when Fallout 4’s release was announced at E3 in the Spring, I was admittedly quite excited about having an excuse to host […]

Pop, Fizz, Clink! Kate Spade pardons the turkey! – A Kate Spade Flamingo Thanksgiving Party

Everyone loves the Thanksgiving holidays… Everyone, that is, except for the 50 million or so turkeys that are served up by the American population during the annual Thanksgiving feast. Every year since 1989, one lucky turkey, has, however, been granted a stay of execution by none other than the President himself (the first pardon was […]

“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast” – Thanksgiving 2013

Since attending my first thanksgiving dinner (albeit a Canadian one!) when at law school back in 2004, I have loved the traditions that come with these two North American holidays.   I have also had a good excuse to celebrate it most years, as the US holiday often falls on or around my birthday.  This year, we […]