Living in Florida has its obvious perks: the sunny weather, the water, the beautiful palm trees. We also have hurricanes. They’re no good whatsoever. So it’s always a celebration to make it to November knowing that we’re ‘out of hurricane season’. It should be a holiday. But this year is proving to be a strange year all thanks to El Niño. El Niño is an oceanic and...
I’ve heard of farmers spraying water on their crops to avoid freeze damage, but what winemakers do in France is wild! Burgundy winemakers grapple with the persistent threat of spring frosts, a challenge that jeopardizes the integrity of their grape harvest. In recent years, these talented folks have some innovative methods to shield their precious vines from the detrimental effects of...
And just like that, Christmas is over. It’s always fascinating to see how quickly it comes and goes. But I’m ALWAYS relieved when I can pack it up and call it a holiday. Decorating in the Benson household is no small task. We live in a 3 bedroom condo and have 5 Christmas bins of decorations. It doesn’t compute. But that’s thanks to my wife. For some reason, she loves to...
When I open my toolbox, I still notice the Stanley logo on some of the screwdrivers. Growing up, the word Stanley represented not only tools, but those hammertone green products like the indestructible thermos. Remember the one? But in 2020 things would change drastically for the company all thanks to the 40-ounce cup you see everywhere in stores and online. Stanley has been around forever, 110...
