Witte’s World’s Liebster Award Nomination

I have luckily been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award, Versatile Blogger Award, and Blogger Recognition Award.  Before I accept the nomination for a blogger award I always look up the origin and information about the award to help me understand the award and make sure I am correctly accepting the award.   A little history on the Liebster Award - The Liebster Award started many years ago and the word “Liebster” is German and it is...

Wine Much? 10 Tips For Restaurants/Bars on How to Sell Wine

I LOVE wine!   Not all wines, I love dry red wines with bold, fruity, spicy undertones.   I LOVE a GOOD wine!  However, I am not going to lie, I am not a fine connoisseur of wines. I am a normal, average, everyday wine lover.   My pet peeve is to go to a bar or restaurant and they don’t have wine, or they have the cheapest wine they can buy in single serving sizes. Furthermore, the worst experience a wine lover can have is to go to a...

Bleach Stains and Tears – A Story About Living with Depression

A Story About Living With Depression - Not a Fairy-Tale This post has sensitive material.  In addition, it has affiliate links. My blog is a place to get my story out.  I really don’t have a story.  Does anyone have a story?  A story implies a happily ever after.  I truly do not believe in happily ever after.  I don't believe they exist in life, only in fairy-tales. Fairy-tale lives are just that, tales of once-upon-a-time, and I do not...

The Backyard Steak Pit – Gurnee, IL – A Classic Steakhouse

Where do I go when I want a perfect steak? The Backyard Steak Pit! Sure, there are other steak restaurants close to me, but The Backyard Steak Pit has it all. This is family owned, classic, white tablecloth steakhouse. In fact, you will want to start your experience in the bar with a classic cocktail. I suggest a Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives or a Manhattan. Don't worry, you never feel rushed in the Backyard, take your time and take in...