Small Family-Owned vs. Franchised Big Box Restaurants While eating out, I prefer the smaller family-owned and operated restaurants. I am not a fan of franchised big box restaurants but will always try them out if there is an opportunity. Therefore, when my niece celebrated her birthday at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 2421 W Osceola Parkway in…

Mystery of Dreaming Have you ever had a dream that is suddenly integrated with your real life? Were you awakened and realized that what you were dreaming was actually happening at that precise moment? This has occurred to me a few times. During the most recent experience, I tried to find a logical…

She Keeps us Entertained — Meet Mollie We have a granddaughter. Her name is Mollie. She is a 60 to 70 pounds black lab and is about 8 years old. Mollie is very vocal and quite a character. I can imagine her as a human with a snarky attitude. Mollie stays with us when her parents are…

It’s been 15 years since my family’s, and my life changed. When we realized that life is short and we all take it for granted. Fifteen years ago, our hearts broke to pieces and chattered beyond repair. …

Not Even the Loudness can Keep me Away — I love soup but was never a fan of Ramen Noodle soups. Once I ate at Jinya Ramen Bar, it all changed. A few months ago when it was still cool, we (my family and I), had the urge for a Ramen noodle soup. Jinya is quite a distance away…

The secrets no one knows about — My Confession Paid Off I did it! I won $50! Yesterday I received an email notifying me that I was chosen as a runner-up for the Mother’s Day story competition. It’s not the first prize or second, but to be chosen as a runner-up among hundreds of entries is awesome! I’m proud of myself. …

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I Talk to My Plants While some articles claim that talking to plants makes them grow, there is no scientific evidence to prove it. It does not matter anyway, there are plenty of people who do it — myself included. Other than to seem crazy to some people, there’s nothing wrong with telling a plant…

Paris, in France, is famous worldwide. I doubt there is anyone who has not heard of Paris. Many long to visit the famous city and its iconic landmarks-the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, etc. But there is more to France than Paris. There are many towns famous…