February 17, 2013: The Hot Chocolate Festival Wrap-up! And the Winners are…!

Akemi and I tried to make the most of the last few days of the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival by checking out some of the more intriguing offerings we had yet to sample...Canadian Classic: 100% pure hazelnut with 38% milk chocolate served with four pieces of artisan chocolate.At: Schokolade 2263 East Hastings Street, Vancouverhttp://www.schokoladecafe.com/Sweeter than most of…

February 12, 2013: Decision, Projects, and Hot Chocolate!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to offer their sage advice on my recent "dilemma of the day" (February 10, 2013: Let’s all pitch in and help me plan my life!).  I was actually leaning one way but, after reading some very convincing arguments, am now reconsidering. Tomorrow, I'll be meeting with my accountant who…