Tina Lewis Rowe

Category: Food, Fitness, Fun

  • 1964-Some Things Change and Some Stay the Same

    1964: Goldwater, Ann Margaret, The Beatles, Annette, Bill Holden and Jackie Kennedy Just about fifty years ago, this was a version of People magazine. *I wonder how far Annette thought she would go after she was engaged? And did she? *Why was William Holden stalked by death? (He was a favorite actor of mine, who…

  • Take Photos At Work–Preferably Showing People Smiling

    I recently attended a high school class reunion. If you must know, it was my 50th year high school reunion, for Arkansas City, Kansas Senior High.  I graduated when I was 5 or 6. My high school friend, Sara Bly, worked like crazy to compile a DVD of video and PowerPoint, complete with music and…

  • Have You Ever Eaten at a Woolworth’s Lunch Counter?

    The Best Food In the World! My mother, Creola Kincaid Lewis, worked in the Fish, Pet and Plants department of the Woolworth store in Arkansas City, Kansas, in the 1950s and 1960s. Every dime she made went to support our family, so eating at the lunch counter was a rare treat. But, sometimes my brother and…

  • Eating and Drinking At Your Desk? Keep The Noise Down!

    Pay Attention To The Noise You Make While Eating and Drinking. No, That’s Not Being Picky. On the Ask the Workplace Doctors site, a frequent complaint involves coworkers who eat and drink noisily–especially those who do it almost constantly during the workday or shift. We hear about food odors as well as noise.  This summer I’ve heard complaints about…

  • How To Solve the Problems Of The Work Refrigerator

    23.8 Cubic Ft. of Trouble We’ve all seen the signs: *All items not removed by Friday will be thrown out! *Your mother doesn’t work here. Please clean out your trash and spoiled food. *Label it or Lose it! *To the person who ate my lunch yesterday: How does it feel to know that in your…

  • Pork Rind Cranberry Sauce and Other Traditions

    Developing a New Tradition Several years ago my hair stylist (OK, it was really just the young woman who cuts my hair…but hair stylist sounds better) and I were talking about traditional recipes for holiday dinners.  She said: “I always made traditional cranberry sauce until I found a recipe that sounded really weird but good and I tried…

  • Parties With Coworkers-A Few Reminders

    Parties with coworkers and managers can be fun times when people get to know each other better outside of work. However, there is also the potential for problems.  Whether you are considering hosting a party or are invited to one, plan ahead to ensure that your party memories–and memories about you–are good ones. 1. Attendance is optional.  Some managers don’t…

  • Deck The Halls–Or Else.

    At the beginning of the holiday season I wrote about not being a party-pooper at work and I encouraged everyone to make an effort to enjoy the festivities.  I heard from many people who agreed and some who didn’t. Even those who had another view were unanimous that they didn’t mind a few cookies and some…

  • Pork Rind Cranberry Sauce–A New Tradition

    Developing a New Tradition I’ve posted this every year and recently was asked if I was going to publish my famous cranberry sauce recipe again. Another tradition I guess! Several years ago my hair stylist and I were talking about traditional recipes for holiday dinners.  She said: “I always made traditional cranberry sauce until I found a recipe…

  • An OlyO’s List For Your Work

    There used to be a fantastic pizza place on Highway 101 in Encinitas, California: OlyO’s. (It’s been a wine bistro since 2006.) The small space had casual tables and wooden benches that were always crowded but fun. There was noisy conversation, laughter and a beach within walking distance. Dave and Sue Olsen were the owners and when…