Articles By: Michelle Freed

Bangs Cause Pangs For Local Wimp

Bangs Cause Pangs For Local Wimp

0 June 16, 2010 3:50 am

I am terrified of fireworks. Not the kind that you sit and watch at night, lit by well-trained professionals. I’m talking about the kind you buy and light yourself, especially the ones that look like tiny dynamite sticks and come [...]

Smart Phones Bring User Intelligence Into Question

Smart Phones Bring User Intelligence Into Question

0 April 12, 2010 7:34 am

I was in a meeting last week with a client, and we were talking about new “apps.” Since I’ve never downloaded an app, and barely know what one is, I did what any professional would do. I nodded and pretended [...]

Attention Shoppers! Get Out of the Way!

0 March 15, 2010 10:18 am

During the last seven days, I’ve come dangerously close to taking out a child’s kneecaps, causing mayhem in the middle of Target, and offending dozens of senior citizens. I think that’s a personal record. Here’s what happened: I recently had [...]

Sweeten Up: Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Sweeten Up: Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

0 February 12, 2010 8:40 am

Tired of the same old candy and card routine for Valentine’s Day? Need to think outside the box of chocolates, so to speak? Even though American consumers spend billions of dollars each year to express their emotions, it’s sometimes hard [...]

Valentine’s Day: Love It or Leave It?

Valentine’s Day: Love It or Leave It?

0 January 12, 2010 10:36 am

Whenever Valentine’s Day rolls around, I can’t help but have a moment of silence for all of the Charlie Brown’s in the world. You know … unrequited love and all that. The Little Red Hair Girl was oblivious to poor [...]

New Wine Bar Features Old World Flavors

New Wine Bar Features Old World Flavors

0 December 17, 2009 1:39 pm

If you’re passionate about wine, or want to learn more about it, the new Chateau Thomas Wine Bar and Tasting Room is just the place to visit. Having officially opened last month, the new site features a wine-tasting bar, gift [...]

Happy New Year! Bah Humbug!

Happy New Year! Bah Humbug!

5 December 15, 2009 8:06 am

Okay, so it’s a new year, and a new decade, all in one shot. Are you excited? Are you filled with hope and renewal? Personally, I can’t stand it. While I love New Year’s Eve in theory, and I’m certainly [...]

Holiday Madness Requires Therapy – Quick!

Holiday Madness Requires Therapy – Quick!

5 December 7, 2009 6:17 am

It occurred to me this year, as I frantically searched for shopping bargains while untangling non-functioning Christmas lights, that there’s a greatly needed (and currently unavailable) service during the holidays. It’s a wonder no one has thought about it before: [...]

Young Marines Take Marching Orders for Fun

Young Marines Take Marching Orders for Fun

3 November 7, 2009 8:00 am

For decades, millions of young children have donned their camouflage pajamas and pretended to be brave soldiers or drill sergeants. But for some area youth, night ops and company drills are part of a dream come true. A cross between [...]

Local Bling Benefits Breast Cancer Research

Local Bling Benefits Breast Cancer Research

2 October 24, 2009 10:13 am

One of the most obvious destinations for major holiday shopping is your local jewelry store. After all, loved ones deserve some bling, right? But diamonds for breast cancer research? It makes sense to local retailer Dan Moyer, owner of Moyer [...]

Give Thanks For Duct Tape and Modern Medicine

Give Thanks For Duct Tape and Modern Medicine

2 October 15, 2009 5:05 am

Since Thanksgiving is only a heartbeat away, and thousands of frozen turkeys are being stocked at this very moment, I thought it fitting to show appreciation for all the little things in life. Oh, yes, while millions of Americans give [...]

New Association Brings Arts Community, Residents Together

New Association Brings Arts Community, Residents Together

5 September 22, 2009 9:29 am

As Carmel’s Arts & Design District continues to grow and prosper, some area business owners are coming together, united by a common vision for the community: one that includes positive business owner communication, philanthropy, and giving back to the community, [...]