Following the beautiful wedding at the Wayfarers Chapel, the cocktail hours began at the Villa. The Villa was technically not a reception destination, but a lavish condo in the nearby Terranea Resort where Jeff and Katie and separately, Katie’s family stayed during the trip to LA. It had three bedrooms, … [ more ]

On Friday, January 29th I was standing beside a big projection screen in front of the entire company of The Motley Fool. I took a deep breath and began:

“Hi everyone, I’m Greg, and if you don’t know me it may be because you started working here in January and I’ve … [ more ]

One of our lost posts explained why Greg isn’t allowed to grocery shop for vegetables. To summarize, it featured this image as a side by side comparison of what Greg brought home vs. what I brought home in the same week and was something to the effect of: WHERE DID … [ more ]

Like with Europe, Hedgehog/Mangia/Foodie (somehow, Mangia hasn’t quite stuck) made an appearance every time we ate something. I didn’t know much about Egyptian cuisine, but boy did I have a great time eating, and I already miss the food.

The most notable thing about Egyptian cuisine is how fresh everything is. … [ more ]

Look out Hello and Georgetown, even on an off day, Selena can still make prize-winning cupcakes.

Before we went away to Egypt, I agreed to be on the hook to bring in cupcakes this Friday for the Motley Fool cupcake competition. I knew Selena would be excited for an excuse … [ more ]

As we say goodbye to 2008, we want to take a moment to look back at the year that was, as described through the Greg and Selena blog:

Top Six things about 2008
6. We finally moved out

Actually neither of us has lived in our parent’s homes for years, but a lot … [ more ]

Anyone who has spent an extensive amount of time in Delaware knows about the Capriotti’s Bobbie. This sandwich features fresh sliced turkey, mayonnaise, stuffing and cranberry sauce wrapped in a sub and is the signature sandwich of the Delaware chain. Greg and I never fail to order one when we … [ more ]

As I write this Selena is in the other room completing the chore that she earned at the last weigh-in of our Biggest Loser challenges.  We have been back at the competition for two weeks now, and I have won twice. Selena was discouraged, so I let her in on … [ more ]

While Greg loved the sightseeing experience, my main goal was to become a mini Anthony Bourdain protege and eat my way through the continent. In the process, we inadvertently stumbled upon a great new purpose for our travel buddy which someone appropriately suggested we name “Manja!” Guess what country we … [ more ]

As I walked into work, passing the deli, I wondered what I would have for lunch. Then I remembered I brought lunch. THEN I remembered I brought lunch as far as onto the Metro… but not back off.

“Is that your bag?”  That may be heard a lot today on the red … [ more ]