by Lisa Gaché | Mar 25, 2020 | Pandemic Protocols
I was watching my umpteenth hour of the news last week and one of the brilliant personalities whom I follow religiously mentioned a little silver lining during this tumultuous time of Corona. He spoke about the small things he’s starting to enjoy, the home-cooked...
by Lisa Gaché | Nov 28, 2019 | Dining & Entertaining, Holidays
Believe me, I’m the first person to pull out my Thanksgiving recipes weeks prior and start pouring through the pile of fattening sweets and savories I can’t wait to prepare. I get all warm and fuzzy at the thought of anything pumpkin or pine cone as soon...
by Lisa Gaché | Dec 11, 2018 | Holidays
The holidays are in full swing! You can feel the hustle and bustle everywhere. The smell of pine and peppermint fills the air. The laundry list of gifts brings both cheer and tugs at our purse strings. We may not necessarily look forward to every single holiday...
by Lisa Gaché | Dec 6, 2018 | Holidays
1. You are gearing up for the holiday office party. As a way to reward yourself for a job well done, you plan to eat and drink ‘til your heart’s content. Is this the best course of action? A. Yes B. No 2. In our increasingly technological world, should the holiday...
by Lisa Gaché | Nov 15, 2018 | General
If you’re feeling particularly challenged this Thanksgiving, don’t despair. Grab onto goodness with all of your might. The world is watching and it responds in kind. Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Virtually everyone is facing...
by Lisa Gaché | Nov 5, 2018 | General
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 is one of the most important midterm elections we’ve witnessed in recent history. With a number of states experiencing excruciatingly tight competition, the question on everybody’s mind is whether the Democrats will win back the House...
by Lisa Gaché | Oct 31, 2018 | General
Say goodbye to the good ole days of frivolous trick or treating when your only worry as you counted your candy at the end of the night was whether some crazy lunatic stuck a razor in your box of Raisinets. Today there is a minefield of tricky phenomena to...
by Lisa Gaché | May 23, 2018 | General
Rescheduling of any kind puts people in a particular pecking order. Whether we’re postponing a meeting with a prospective client or rearranging a rendezvous with an old friend, our priorities are made clear by whom we choose to keep appointments and whom we believe...
by Lisa Gaché | May 13, 2018 | General
I spent the day before Mother’s Day visiting with a high school friend sipping on champagne and reflecting on motherhood in scenic Los Olivos. We sat curled up on the burnt orange cushions of the outdoor furniture with the sun beaming down and nary a care...
by Lisa Gaché | Feb 4, 2018 | General
Super Bowl 52 is just hours away and more than 100 million people will be saddled in their seats watching every punt, tackle, and fumble. This year’s game between the underdog Philadelphia Eagles and the unstoppable New England Patriots is certain to be one of...
by Lisa Gaché | Nov 23, 2017 | General
This past week I’ve heard nothing but phrase for Thanksgiving. It is probably one of the most beloved holidays of the year. Practically everyone looks forward to sitting down to a sumptuous feast surrounded by family and friends. Whether the guest...