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 ]
Katie and Jeff’s Wedding Reception
Fool’s Errand – The Report
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 ]
Getting a CSA
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 ]
Egypt by Food
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 ]
Afternoon Coffee cupcakes
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 ]
2008 – Year in Review
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 ]
Giving thanks continues
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 ]
Out of Proportion
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 ]
Europe by Food
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 ]
Free lunch on the Red Line
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 ]
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