Tag: Super Bowl

• Is Chili a Soup?

  My daughter has this question she poses to people: Is the hotdog a sandwich? The responses are varied and often strongly held opinions of the respondent. (FWIW, I believe the hotdog is a sandwich, as it’s something between two layers of bread.) So, is chili a soup? It’s eaten with a spoon from a bowl.…

  michardillo

  February 8, 2026

  Essay

  chili, cooking, hotdog, how we met story, Louisiana, Love at First Bite, personal essay, Sasee Magazine, Souper Bowl, Super Bowl, youth ministry

• Ten Close Encounters of the Famous Kind – Part Two

  My husband says I have a special talent for “running into” famous people. Last week I shared with you some stories of how I met five famous people. As promised, this week I bring to you Part Two, five additional famous people I’ve encountered in my past. In 1983 I visited New York City for…

  michardillo

  March 15, 2015

  Essay

  Gerald Ford, ICSC, Karl Lagerfeld, Maria Shriver, New York City, Palm Desert, Pele, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rancho Mirage, Rizzoli Bookstore, soap opera, Super Bowl, Terry Bradshaw, Zabar’s