Motivational Melodies

Fresh music always makes stale work feel new again.  Depending on what kind of music I am in the mood for (my "Opera" Pandora station is a winner), the following songs never fail to make tedious work (especially Excel lists, cover letters, or mundane research) more palatable.

A Moment out of Time: Stonington

Nestled where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Long Island Sound is a small fishing village with stone sidewalks and colonial architecture with the power to charm any lonely fisherman inland from the sea: Stonington, Connecticut.

The Magical Land of Ojai

Before traveling to Ojai, California for the first time this March, I had envisioned it as a land of high-end spas and hotels, where The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills were laid up getting pedicures and cryotherapy.  It's not.

The Art and Dysfunction of Self Promotion: A Rant

When did it become standard and even attractive for people to promote themselves to the point of showing off?  The act of selling a lifestyle, clothing, or, let's face it, child has become a typical occurrence in this age of blogs and social media.

Rhode Island Summers

The wild beaches of southern Rhode Island were the backdrop of my childhood years.  When I think about my little self, myself as a child, I hear the roaring waves and can taste their saline spray on my lips. 

Lark Hotels' Branding Strategies + Tips

Lark Hotels is the fairly new hotel management company responsible for renovating and creating design-savvy properties situated in stunning locations.  Each property is unique and is artistically inspired by its physical surroundings.

Winvian Farm in the Spring

Nestled deep within the heart of Connecticut's quiet Litchfield Hills is a whimsical resort capable of rousing the idea that fairies do exist in even the most rigid of minds.  Winvian Farm, a Relais & Chateaux, AAA Five Diamond resort is located on 113 acres in the middle of woodlands.