Mike Hill’s Blog

I am an avid traveler who likes to venture to all parts of the world. I went to Germany and drank all sorts of their wonderful beer. I went to Margarita Island off the coast of Venezuela when Chavez wasn’t very fond of the U.S. It was quite scary when [...]

I do hate the cold weather and I am happy that it is over. We are expecting high temperatures in the eighties for the weekend. I’ll take it for April. I did see my first mosquito the other day while I was washing my car. These pesky pests [...]

The Spring is here and I wanted to talk a little about a place I go to every year when the weather is nice. Cape Cod is a wonderful peninsula in Massachusetts that is also a popular summer vacation spot. Miles of beaches, mini-golf courses, and boating are [...]

A California company has recalled all pistachio nuts delivered after September 1st, 2008 because of a Salmonella contamination. Have you eaten any lately. I can say that I devoured a whole 5 pound bag last week and thought it was weird when the finger was in the bag (kidding). Do they offer [...]

For generations, parents passed down a very damaging dinner rule “you may not leave the table until you clean your entire plate.” Now, with portions size rapidly multiplying in restaurants, this rule is causing many people to be over weight.
Portion control is a huge factor in losing weight. Cutting back on carbs and [...]

Turn something on your desk over. Is it made in China? I bet at least one thing there is. Hopefully, your drywall isn’t. There have been over 180 claims made in Florida to date accusing Chinese drywall manufacturers of supplying drywall with high contents of Sulfur. As a result, if [...]

According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar per day. To reduce this intake, limit the amount of candy and soda you eat, as well as the amount of sugar you put in your coffee per day.
Also, beware of sauces [...]

As you will notice in my posts that I am not really a holiday person. Don’t get me wrong as I like to spend time with Family and friends and these holidays typically present that opportunity. Thanksgiving is a great holiday because my mother makes some bomb ass servings. Creamed corn is [...]

I grew up in a great neighborhood where families partied, walked their kids, and hung out constantly. Over the years, we grew up as a unit and split up as well. Several families left but the nucleus remained. The fact of the story is that not many people are as lucky to [...]

Gym memberships are expensive and days go by too quickly for most people to get in a quality workout. Simple solution: keep it moving! During the day, make a conscious effort to move more. Instead of taking an elevator, take the stairs; instead of parking in the closest spot at the store, [...]