As a person on the go, I was in need of a good portable charger. I heard a lot about Mophie, so I decided to give the brand a try. I ordered the Powerstation Plus XL for around $100. I plugged the charger into my Samsung Galaxy and was pleased that it charged it quickly. However, much to my surprise, the charger damaged my phone battery -- it no longer held a … [Read more...]
A $3 UBER RIDE IN A LEXUS?
I'm a latecomer to Uber, but after my first ride, I immediately decided that I will never catch a taxi again. I had a class to go to today, so I proceeded to reserve a $13 taxi. Then, I suddenly thought of Uber since I signed up with them in 2013 and decided to give the ride-share service a try. Not only did Uber meet my expectations, but it surpassed them. My first driver was … [Read more...]
REVIEW: ATLANTA’S TAVERN POINTE
Tavern Pointe, which opened last year in Atlanta's Ansley Park, offers contemporary American dishes with a Latin flavor. The service was excellent from start to finish. When my lunch buddy and I walked in for lunch, the host immediately recognized us and tried to find us a booth. Since the booths were all full, he let us take a seat wherever we wanted and had no problem with us … [Read more...]
NOTHING WRITES LIKE A MONTBLANC
The art of writing has all but been lost to texting and emailing. If you are like me and still believe in fine writing, then the Montblanc Meisterstuck Platinum Line 149 is a must-have. This $985 piston fountain pen comes complete with an 18K gold nib with rhodium-coated inlay, black precious resin inlaid cap and serial-numbered platinum-coated clip. The nib, which is the … [Read more...]
NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY
On July 1, 2003, Mistress Susan created a special day just for men to express gratitude to one another -- think Boys Night Out. Since September 22, 2005, Chase’s Calendar of Events has listed August 15th as National Best Friends Day. Men may dub this day as "Hangin' Out With The Guys Day." You may hang out at a sports bar or cigar lounge, play sports, or do any of the … [Read more...]