Newsletter Archive - Page 13 of 14 - Bella Faccia Painting

The Happiest Customer Service on Earth My daughter Theresa has an anaphylactic peanut allergy. Is it super bad, like the kids who can’t eat in the same cafeteria because of the aroma emanating from someone’s PB and J sandwich? NO. Odors, or even touching a peanut in the shell, do not bother her. But she… Continue reading →

Don’t turn your entertainers into robotic vending machines…personal interactions make for better memories. My dad lives in a retirement community called Independence Village. It is a very social place with structured games, entertainment, themed mealtimes and field trips to keep residents out of their apartments and active. In December, I participated as a vendor at… Continue reading →

Over the Holidays, I went to see the film, “Daddy’s Home” with my daughter Theresa. It’s not supposed to be great, but I did read a couple of decent reviews and I/we love Mark Wahlberg; his accent reminds me of the time I spent in New England, and an afternoon spent laughing at shirtless “eye… Continue reading →

Why are hair stylists and beauticians required to be licensed?  The average person looking for a haircut or color needs to know that the person working on them has passed the minimum standards for safety and hygiene.  One can expect:  that you are not going to pick up a “bug” from a previous customer; that… Continue reading →

Last month my husband, Joe, asked me if I wanted to “get a bite” at the Italian restaurant around the corner. It is a ‘townie’ place, been there for years, has traditional Italian fare, including great garlic bread, wonderful pasta, and waitresses in their 40’s and 50’s who call everyone “honey.” There is also a… Continue reading →