After Hungry Waif interviewed me for her blog (on which she has also posted hilarious and informative interviews with both Leslie and Mark), I decided it would be fun to turn the tables on her and asking her all the questions that I’ve always wanted to ask a chef. Some of you e-mailed a few …
People most want what is difficult to get, just because of its unattainable nature. It’s human nature. Marketers know that. Even children know that. (You want proof? Come to my house now that all the Christmas toys have lost their luster. The older ones only want whatever toy the baby is holding purely because the …
To whom it may concern: When I heard that Jennie Berglund had been nominated for the YMCA Instructor of the Year, I was so excited. I’ve met a lot of amazing staff members during the time I’ve been a Y member, but I can’t think of anyone who deserves to be honored more than this …
Letter of Recommendation for Jennie Berglund, YMCA Instructor of the Year Nominee Jennie is the kind of teacher who knows every student’s name. She notices when someone new comes in or needs help. She notices when you miss a class and checks up to make sure you are okay. She knows if you get new …
Ah, I wasn’t going to do this. I already make enough lists. My life revolves around lists. But then Leslie at the Weighting Game asked for resolutions and I resolved to resolve. So here they are: I resolve to stop writing in shorthand. I’m so ADHD that by the time I get to the store …
To the staff of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis: It is a great privilege to write this endorsement of Ms. Jennie Berglund for YMCA Instructor of the year. Not only should strong consideration be given to Jennie for local honor, but her actions and impact at our Y are great enough to merit any national …
