Collecting My Thoughts

After almost a life time of going to a coffee shop for my first coffee of the day, I gave it up to save money for our trip to Spain last Sep...

I love the You Pick 2 at Panera's, and if counting calories, it could be the better choice. The You Pick Two Broccoli Cheddar Soup and C...

I don't see too many at my age. The most exciting thing that happened today is 4 strangers came to Panera's and sat where some of ...

Today someone gave me three of these. Yes, Panera's cinnamon rolls--620 calories each, 24 grams of fat (There is a nutrition calculat...

A week ago Friday, our first day back from California, I was at my usual spot at Panera's, but a little later since I hadn't quite r...

Panera's changes the hanging banners/art about 5 times a year, I think. Some stores have permanent art, some don't. I created a fan...

It's price. It's taste and freshness (i.e., the menu). It's relationships. It's wait time. So we usually go to the Rusty Buc...

Who helped in the emergency Columbus got hit hard by the hurricane winds of Ike. We are still watching the clean up, although the power has...