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by Michael BloombergNovember 3, 2010They say that all good things must come to an end. But, what about all beautiful things? Why do those have to come to an end? For example, flowers. I've attended many weddings where tens of thousands of dollars were spent on the budded beauties. Only to know that they will soon wilt.Or what about a Chocolate Lava Cake? Once the first cut is made, the

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by Michael BloombergOctober 27, 2010This weekend could already be spoken for. It's the weekend where we throw together a costume at the last minute, try to remember what we wore last year so we don't repeat the same faux pas or try to squeeze into that superhero outfit (thank goodness for lycra). Whichever you can relate, there is no mistaking that Halloween falls on a weekend this year.As it

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by Michael BloombergOctober 20, 2010It has become my life's mission to find the area's best holes-in-the-wall. From the city's best unknown dessert, to the search for the tastiest Pad Thai, to a martini that has been flying under the radar. One of my favorite things in the world is to introduce friends, both old and new, to these off-the-beaten path locales. So, when the tables were turned

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by Michael BloombergOctober 13, 2010If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and have been living under a rock, then you might be the only one who hasn't heard all the buzz about TCU's football team. Ranked #4 in the country, the Horned Frogs are halfway through the season and 6 games remain. Out of those, only 3 are home games.It's that time of year that the weather is what we in Texas call,

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by Michael BloombergOctober 6, 2010"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is often used to describe that no one can truly define what is beautiful. It is a definition that only lies within ourselves. This term is most widely familiar with art.Unless you are an artist, the thought of creating a masterpiece might seem unattainable. Picture a canvas marked up only by the tip of your brush hanging

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by Michael BloombergSeptember 29, 2010It is often said that those who experience excitement and adrenaline together as a couple, keep an emotional bond for longer periods of time than those who don't. Not every twosome is going to jump out of a plane, run a marathon or enjoy skiing. What about the couples who just love each other without the frills? Perhaps, they just need some time away, but

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by Michael BloombergSeptember 22, 2010When you think of Fort Worth and art, there are a few names that might immediately come to mind. Sid Richardson and Amon Carter are sure to be in the top tier. What about Cyrus Rowlett Smith? C.R. Smith? Not ringing a bell?American Airlines, with so much history, has a great flight museum. The name of the museum? The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum.

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by Michael BloombergSeptember 16, 2010One of my favorite memories of my childhood was my grandmother. We called her "Nanny." A sweet, caring woman whom I also considered a dear friend. She taught me my love of cooking and simply being in the kitchen.I can clearly recall spending countless hours sitting on the counter in our kitchen watching her bake. And, as soon as the electric mixer was

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by Michael BloombergSeptember 9, 2010Growing up, if your family was anything like mine, you know that traveling with four children can be tough. For weddings, celebrations and vacations, we didn't often fly. Rather, my parents would load us four kids in the car and down the highway we went. It didn't matter if it was to Austin, Missouri or somewhere in the middle, automobile was their

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by Michael BloombergSeptember 2, 2010A few summers ago, on a trip across Colorado, we randomly happened upon a local metal fair going on. Many artists creating the most amazing works out of steel, iron, aluminum and all other metals. Even better, since it was a fair, this meant that fair food was not far away. It was here that I discovered the greatness of Kettle Corn. This is popcorn

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by Michael BloombergAugust 26, 2010When you hear the name "Leo," who do you think of? What about "Leonardo?" Gotcha! Your first thought was Leonardo DiCaprio. Admit it. In actuality, I was talking about the one and only, Leonardo da Vinci.Da Vinci is most well-known for the creation of some of the greatest art in history, particularly,Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He was a man before his

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by Michael BloombergAugust 19, 2010When you were a young child, did you ever get to take a Crayola to a coloring book? Were you a "stay-in-the-lines" kind of a person? Or, did your parents know you were going to be a rebel when you drew outside the lines?Jules Feiffer once wrote, "Artists can color the sky red because they know it's blue. Those of us who aren't artists must color things the way

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by Michael BloombergAugust 12, 2010When applied to sports, the dictionary defines a "double-header" as "two games or events held in succession on the same program, especially in baseball." As we head toward mid-August in North Texas, perhaps a double-header of baseball is not the ideal Date Night. What if there were a double-header held indoors and it involved food? Would that make your ears

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by Michael BloombergAugust 5, 2010Are you familiar with the terms "hand building" or "wheel throwing techniques?" No? Don't feel bad. I had nary a clue. You will by the end of this column. More importantly, if you participate in this week's Date Night, you may actually master the above-mentioned.It's no secret I have a strange obsession with the concept of Date Night. It's as important as

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by Michael BloombergJuly 29, 2010There is something to be said about bucket lists. For those in the dark, a bucket list are those things that you would like to do before you die. Purely selfish items meant to bring you joy, give you something to brag about or take you so far out of your comfort zone that it would catapult you to the next level.I've never actually made a bucket list. However,

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by Michael BloombergJuly 22, 2010Mark Twain once joked, "It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a goodimpromptu speech." As a big advocate of planning dates and/or Date Night, last-minute is good, too. Last week, I found myself craving dessert after an early dinner on a Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure of the exact federal law, but, apparently, sweets taste better and are less

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by Michael BloombergJuly 1, 2010It was grade school. A classmate was celebrating a birthday and his mother brought cookies. I can specifically remember thinking that these looked like Oreos, but, after further inspection, were in fact, not Oreos. They were a knockoff. It very much resembled Eddie Murphy's story in his stand up. The one where his mom would make hamburgers and say it's just

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by Michael BloombergJune 24, 2010Dinner and a movie. A movie and dinner. To some, this date is the one some couples can't wait to go on. For others, it's a fall-back. The night out to pick when all creativity has completely escaped you. Either way, it's still going out and that is a good thing.Many experts don't recommend a movie and dinner for first dates because this is the opportunity to

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by Michael BloombergJune 17, 2010Do you know the feeling you get when your significant other says, "We need to talk?" How about when a parent grabbed you by the hand (or back of the neck) and took you to a private area, stooped down to your level and began talking to you while pursing his or her lips? Or, what about that moment of uncertainty when your boss calls you in his office and, as you

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by Michael BloombergJune 10, 2010If you grew up in the southwest part of Fort Worth, Hulen Mall was about the biggest thing in the area for years. Sure, it added to the traffic and, once the Christmas holidays came about, we often looked for other ways around town. We knew about this little shortcut called "Bryant Irvin" to beat the congestion.Hulen's restaurants were always packed. Whether it

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by Michael BloombergJune 3, 2010It doesn't take a genius to realize that when it comes to being one half of a couple in a relationship, you need to be ready to pull your own weight. This doesn't require a ton of work, but, it does require some thought. One of the biggest complaints I hear from women is they don't feel courted like they once were.This really is an easy fix. Three words: Just.

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by Michael BloombergMay 27, 2010I subscribe to a theory about naps. They were given at the wrong time in life. Sure kids get sleepy, but, they also have a ton of energy. In fact, I've been around many kids that fight a parent on taking a nap. "Son, you need to go lay down and take your nap." More running around as if no one said a word to the little one. The parent repeats her demand.

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by Michael BloombergMay 20, 2010Their motto is "You've tried the rest, now try the best!" O.K., don't mind if I do. With bold words like that, they better be able to back it up. I'm pretty sure every restaurant doesn't open up thinking they are just fair or mediocre. Although, and it's not a restaurant, but, I always get a kick out of an alteration place on the west side of Fort Worth called,

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by Michael BloombergMay 14, 2010Do you remember how simple desserts were when we were kids? The ice cream truckmusic could be heard for blocks away and we couldn't get there fast enough. Or, maybe it was Dairy Queen. Some of our options were a Blizzard, a Dilly Bar and, if you were feeling daring, the Peanut Buster Parfait. I can still taste my sweet grandmother's homemade chocolate milk

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by Michael BloombergMay 7, 2010It's no secret that I am a planner. This is true in my professional life, as well as, in my personal life. I'm not sure why. I just feel more comfortable when I know what I am going to be doing. That's not to say that I can't be sporadic, too.In reality, some of the best outings are the times that aren't planned and you just see where the night takes you. This

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by Michael BloombergApril 30, 2010It would be great if I could write every week about chocolate. Much like the shrimp speech from Forrest Gump, I prefer chocolate cake, chocolate pie, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanut butter and chocolate, chocolate martinis, and so on and so on. You get the idea. Which is why I'm switching things up this week. I'm turning over a new leaf; no mention of

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGApril 22, 2010It was Edward Young who said, "Those who build beneath the stars build too low." This is very similar to famous radio personality, Casey Kasem's famous sign-off, "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars." These quotes and many more are simply little quips to remind us to think bigger for ourselves and our dreams. What is it about these

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGApril 15, 2010Margaret Mead once wrote, "When a person is born we rejoice, and when they're married we jubilate, but when they die, we try to pretend nothing has happened." There is a place in Fort Worth, that for more than 20 years, has faced grief head on.Of course, I'm referring to The Warm Place. Perhaps, one of my favorite organizations in the whole world. The work they

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGApril 08, 2010One reason couples don’t often succeed is that it becomes too easy to take each other for granted. Life either becomes too simple or the difficulties become bigger than a relationship. Sometimes this wisdom comes with age, experience, a death, a birth or a life-changing event. As I’ve matured, I’ve started to realize the importance of simply being grateful. To not

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 29, 2010Benjamin Franklin once said, “The only sure thing in life is death and taxes.” In a couple of weeks, one of those two will rear is annual ugly head. The deadline to file your taxes is April 15. I’ve never been a big fan of Franklin’s saying. While it may be true, it’s somewhat of a downer. In fact, I think we need a paradigm shift in our thinking. What if we could

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 19, 2010One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, "What if we never have time for Date Night?" My answer to that is "You have to make time for Date Night." It's much like wanting to get in shape, but, not having time to get to the gym.A big misconception about "Date Night" is that it has to be a full evening on a weekend or a swanky night out. I often suggest it

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 12, 2010Rev. Larry Lorenzoni once joked, “Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most, live the longest.” Just a couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to celebrate another year in existence. I’ve always enjoyed having a birthday in February. Not that I had a choice. But, I often hear people complain of their birthdays. “It’s too

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 04, 2010In a way, part of me feels a little bit sorry for the restaurants that have been open in Fort Worth for years and years. Not just your everyday spots, but the upscale, romantic, “we’re going here on our anniversary or special occasion” restaurants. A slew of new eateries have and will continue to invade Fort Worth over the next couple of years. Some are good; some

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGFebruary 26, 2010Most of us have used or heard the expression, “their 15 minutes are up.” Never have words been more applicable than in 2010. We may know who some of the Winter Olympic stars are today, but, in a few short weeks, their names may have escaped us. What about Octomom, Balloon Boy’s dad and the couple who snuck into the White House party?Famous artist, Andy Warhol,

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGFebruary 18, 2010Are you over Valentine’s Day? Are you thinking, “If I see one more jewelry store commercial, box of chocolates or a vase of roses, I’m going to ban romance forever?” There is a lot of external pressure to be the best Valentine possible. But, it’s over now. We can all take a collective sigh.However, it doesn’t mean you have to stop being a great partner. Isn’t it

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Do you dread this time of year? Do you find yourself downplaying Valentine's Day? Always making excuses for the lack of planning or creativity on your significant other's behalf? OK, not all men are incompetent and completely clueless when it comes to being romantic. But, some of us definitely belong in this category and deservedly so.My grandmother used to say, "if you want something done

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGFebruary 05, 2010Do the names Burt Ward and Adam West ring a bell? When I was a child, I could not wait to get home from school so I could watch these caped crusaders fight crime every afternoon. These were the actors who portrayed Batman and Robin in the TV series. Several movies have been made based on these comic book characters throughout the years. Often fighting evil

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGJanuary 28, 2010Can you smell it? February is already here. What is that smell? Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Could it be? Could it be that love is in the air? No, not yet. I know what that smells like. This smell is a little earthier. Got it! The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is back in town.If you have never experienced a rodeo, Fort Worth is so lucky to have a

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGJanuary 21, 2010You’ve heard of Christmas in July? The time of year that is normally slow for retailers so they have big sales in July to get rid of merchandise. Texas is experiencing the opposite of that this week. But, it’s more like July at Christmas. Or, better yet, spring just after Christmas. The weather recently has been unseasonably beautiful. Much like that of a perfect

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGJanuary 14, 2010As a lifelong Texan and, more importantly, Fort Worthian the last couple of weeks have made me proud. Sure, a win by my alma mater, Texas Christian University, would have been sweet. But, the year they had was outstanding. That left me to root for UT in the “big” game. And, of course, they came up short, as well. Nonetheless, I’m still proud that our great state

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGJanuary 07, 2010There are a lot of pressures with the purchase of a new calendar. First and foremost, the back-to-back, long holidays are a year away. Sure, there's a Monday in May if you don't get President's Day off in February. July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, so, hopefully, your boss will let you have the following Monday off, as well. Seriously, are you really going to be

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I recently came across this great website/blog, Live The Charmed Life (www.livethecharmedlife.com). With so much male bashing and negative speak towards men, it was a breath of fresh air to read, from a woman's perspective, on her appreciation of the Male Species. Hats off to DeeAnne for focusing on the positive and not on the negative! Enjoy!In Praise of MenI love women. I really do. This isn

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGDecember 23, 2009Christmas is on a Friday this year. I’m guessing Date Night this weekend will be “Family Night.” In fact, this may be “Family Weekend.” Not a problem. I understand.Let’s say you two are not married or are married with no kids. Christmas might be a one-day celebration and you are looking for something to do on Saturday or Sunday. Before I suggest what to do, let

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGDecember 17, 2009One of the most appealing aspects of Christmas Eve is the thought of Santa and his reindeer flying through the sky. In a perfect world, the weather would be cold, snow falling and, as you look up, your view would be that of a starry sky with Santa's sled leaving a stream of light as he quickly maneuvers throughout the world. After all, the guy has a lot to get

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From time t0 time, I have been fortunate to be asked to guest blog on others' blogs. This has to be one of the highest honors as a blogger. This was posted on Live The Charmed Life (www.livethecharmedlife.com) in December 2009. Thanks, DeeAnne!I’m very happy to share a wonderful guest post by Mike Bloomberg, The Romance CEO. In asking Mike to contribute an article for Live The Charmed Life, I

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGDecember 10, 2009It always amazes me when December begins to roll around how cranky so many become. Sure, the holidays are coming up, but, apparently, everything leading up to that is actually quite a beating. Even more shocking is what people are complaining about.The other day, a fellow gym-goer complained that she wished everyone would just go away because she couldn’t get a

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGDecember 03, 2009With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror and Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah just down the road, you may be asking yourself, “Will my significant other and I ever have any time alone?” This time of year, every weekend seems to be filled with parties, dinners, gift exchanges and driving around searching for the best holiday lights.Have you thought about a quick

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGNovember 24, 2009When asked about family funny man George Burns replied, “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” I hope this is not your attitude when it comes to the holidays. Perhaps, spending a few days with family is just what you are looking forward to.But, we all know that we eventually need a break. This week’s Date Night serves up

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGNovember 12, 2009I'm happy. I can't wipe this smile off my face. While it doesn't take much to make me grin, it is nice when a restaurant is the cause of my joy. I'm a simple guy. I don't need much and don't require much. I like the same in my restaurants. Simple, to-the-point, great food, and comfortable.At a recent birthday celebration at Mac's on 7th (2600 W. Seventh,

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGNovember 05, 2009I recently saw this past summer's romantic comedy, Love Happens. While there were funny moments, this movie, starring Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart, had far more serious undertones than the previews would have led you to believe. Nonetheless, it was a great movie and, for personal reasons, really struck a chord with me. Without giving too much away (and

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGOctober 28, 2009Do you really need suggestions for something to do this weekend? Seriously? It's Halloween. I'm sure you've got your costume already laid out and your weekend planned. There is the annual Halloween party or, perhaps, you are headed to one of the area's great haunted houses. Or, maybe your idea of fun is to stay in and pass out candy. Whatever you decide, it

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGOctober 22, 2009Can you believe it has been 23 years since the movie, Top Gun, was released? If you are a guy, you remember how cool it was to don a leather bomber jacket and feel as if you were in the cockpit of a fighter jet. I'm pretty sure the female faction all remember the fine acting and the amazing landscapes which make for a great backdrop to the movie. Who am I

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGOctober 15, 2009There is one common, unsolicited complaint I have heard over the last few weeks. It has nothing to do with the economy, politicians or Chicago not being awarded the Olympics. Personally, it is one of those pet peeves that no one has any control over. I usually embrace the issue or don't give it much weight. Others, not so much.Of course, I'm referring to the

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGOctober 08, 2009We should all be familiar with old proverb, "The grass is always greener on the other side." This means that while we may love what we have, because we already have it, someone else's "whatever" is more appealing. Let me clarify this in culinary terms.Have you ever been to McDonald's and just ordered a burger? However, your friend ordered a burger and fries.

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGOctober 01, 2009A crucial element of dating is all in the planning. Knowing where you are going, when you are going and all the details help alleviate problems later on when it's time to actually go on your date. However, it is fun occasionally to just see where the night takes you.Which is exactly what happened to me recently. Someone close to me that we'll refer to as Plus

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGSeptember 25, 2009On a recent birthday celebration with my "random" group of friends from high school, I learned that friends should never be taken for granted. In the same lightbulb moment, it also struck me that food also should not be taken for granted. Like an old college entrance exam question, can I now deduce that food is equal to a friend? I've always known that food is

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGJuly 23, 2009 + enlarge photoIf you are single or, when you were single, what is the one date you could always fall back on? Dinner and a movie, right? It might be a little boring and predictable, but, it’s safe. Obviously, there are pros and cons. The upside is that it is a reliable date. While monotonous, you don’t have to be creative and the decision to go can be made at the

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMay 21, 2009One of the greatest aspects of growing up in Fort Worth is all that it has to offer.  It has great restaurants, a diverse culture, warm people and for me, great memories. For some, many thoughts from the past are triggered by smells. For example, I clearly remember driving down Interstate-30 when Mrs Baird’s Bakery was still there. Rolling down your window was not

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGApril 15, 2009English writer, Aldous Huxley, once wrote, “Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.” The fact remains that Café Aspen is still here. Fort Worth has seen its share of eateries come and go. The only thing Café Aspen has done over the last 20 years is expand in size and maintain its fan base.  With the 747 (approximation) new restaurants either

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 26, 2009Many, many years ago, I found myself in Puerto Vallarta.  Well, perhaps, I wasn't really lost, I was with friends during a college spring break. A beautiful hotel, the ocean, open markets...this was going to be a relaxing week.Upon arrival to the hotel room, my friend, Pigeon, and I immediately began to unpack. Midway through the only work planned for the week, I

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 18, 2009I'm not sure why I like chocolate. Actually, I'm not sure why I love chocolate.  From the moment it crossed my lips as a young child...I was hooked.  It would have been nice for it to just have been a passing fad...much like pet rocks, sea monkeys or MC Hammer pants. But, it never went away. It only became stronger; more intense. It has turned into a love affair! 

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 11, 2009There is something to be said about choices.  Every single day we are confronted with them. For many of us, it's what to wear, what to eat, who to date and with whom to spend the rest of our lives. It can be overwhelming. What once was an easy decision, a trip to a fast food restaurant can now have you staring at the menu like a puppy that hears an odd noise and

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It's been a week since America "officially" found out about who The Bachelor, Jason Mesnick, picked as his final choice.  Well, so we thought.  I've been going back and forth on whether to write this blog entry.  I finally gave in.  So, here it is.  I am happy for Jason from this season of The Bachelor.   As not popular as this is, it's my blog and I can write if I want to.  Trust me, I've

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BY MIKE BLOOMBERGMarch 05, 2009Last Friday was my birthday.  I’m not the type to get excited about birthdays.  Everyone around me gets excited.  Me...not so much. A few weeks out, the questions and e-mails started, “Are you looking forward to the big day?”  And, this wasn’t even a big one. I suppose that, growing up, I never wanted to look forward to something just in case I was disappointed.

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There are many questions, comments and pressures that come with the title of "The Romance CEO."  The pressure being that, since I am single, people often wonder if every date with me has to rival an episode of The Bachelor.  Perhaps, a helicopter ride to lunch or a horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of downtown to a privately catered dinner.  And, during dinner, Michael Buble

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Fort Worth Date Night: The Sky is Falling!By MIKE BLOOMBERGFeb. 18, 2009Recently, two satellites collided in space. One of those satellites was described as a Russian military space vehicle. My immediate thought was, "I would hate to have been that driver!"  Driving along in space, minding your business and along comes an Iridium communications satellite and just ruins your day. Better call Geico

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Fort Worth Date Night: Sans the SanBY MIKE BLOOMBERGDecember 23, 2008 Clam chowder, the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and all the great hole-in-the-wall restaurants make San Francisco one of the top tourist spots in the country...if not, the world. I have been fortunate enough to visit this great city. It was not December, so, the city was not all "holidayed" out with lights. One of

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