The Good Life

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Up first is Rosemarie Burns Co-Author of “Which Fork Do I Use – Confident and Comfortable Dining Makes Sure You Never Experience a Party Faux Pas.”
When at a dinner party, ever wonder… which water glass is mine? how to handle an awkward situation? is my bread and butter plate the one on the left or right? Do you want more confidence with… entertaining? your table manners? setting the table correctly? your responsibility as both a host and guest? Which Fork Do I Use? Confident and Comfortable Dining is a rich source of information, designed to guide both the novice and seasoned host in creating memorable dining experiences, and to alleviate the nervousness that comes with entertaining. You’ll love the in-depth table setting information and beautifully illustrated graphics for preparing the table for all occasions – from a simple breakfast to a six-course formal affair. Be amazed and amused by party ideas and fun historical dining tidbits that you can use to entertain your guests. Includes hundreds of illustrations depicting a vast array of serving utensils (perhaps some of which you never knew existed), glassware, barware, dinnerware and serveware, correct dining etiquette, and more!  Get a copy NOW!

Rosemarie & Linda

Rosemarie Burns and Linda Reed co-founded the etiquette consulting firm of Burns & Reed Enterprise in 1998 and Manners Simply in 2010, with offices in Danville, California and Eugene, Oregon. Many of their students have assumed that since they teach etiquette they came from privileged backgrounds. Quite the contrary; their beginnings were humble. Rosemarie grew up in a working class neighborhood in Oakland, California, while Linda grew up in a rural farming community in Oregon. They had rich but simple lives centered around family, food and friends. A desire for perfection drove Linda and Rosemarie to seek more knowledge, confidence, and refinement. They recognized the only way to achieve this personal growth was through expert training. It was this training that brought the two of them together at The Protocol School of Washington in our nation’s capital. They mastered the coursework and have been teaching seminars together ever since.  Learn more here.

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In the studio with me is Suzanna Mathews AKA “The Date Maven”  www.datemaven.com  While she specializes in relationships, image constulting and more her and believe that collectively we can all use a little help from the likes of Miss Manners.

Suzanna and I feel that the world has changed and many can benefit not only from Rosemarie’s book, but in so many areas of how we deal with each other and the world when it comes to manners, etiquette and social grace.  We will continue the conversation and offer our observations and tips.

Suzanna Mathews

Suzanna is a self-confessed “Love Junkie” and an expert in first impression management and gender communication, specializing in soulful-spiritual relationships, intergenerational dating, and high net worth relationships. She is also a keynote speaker, wedding officiant, image consultant, and the author of a forthcoming book (spring 2016) on cross-generational relationships entitled Revising Mrs. Robinson.

Suzanna believes that “love favors the brave” and is dedicated to helping people “amplify their vibration” in order to better attract, give, and receive love. She works one-on-one and in small group settings using a blend of marketing & branding strategies and tools for personal growth and self-improvement.

She has been featured on numerous local and regional media outlets and has contributed to a variety of digital and print articles on a wide range of dating topics.   www.thedatemaven.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
March is Washington Wine Month and some of the best quality and value juice comes from Charles & Charles…that’s a collaboration between Charles Bieler and Charles Smith.

2014 Charles & charles Cabernet ~ Syrah Blend, Columbia Valley WA
Bold, rich and textured but not over the top – it remains wonderfully restrained and focused. Aromas of cocoa, coffee, tobacco, sweet black cherry, licorice, underbrush, gravel, and loads of cassis (fancy for black currant). It’s an intense dark blue / purple in color with tremendous purity, depth, and focus. Tannins are present giving firm structure, yet the wine is still quite soft for being so young.

Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah   www.bielerandsmith.com

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