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Ken’s Rules for Table Etiquette and Manners
All the fine china and delicate crystal in the world can’t equal the special qualities of graciousness, warmth and genuine hospitality extended by a host or hostess to their guests. The etiquette of entertaining begins with a code of behavior, based on kindness and consideration, and continues with the guidelines that enable you to be…
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Ken’s Top Ten Benefits of Frequent Family Dinners
Bringing the Family Back to the Table Most American families are starved for time to spend together, and dinner may be the only time of the day when we can reconnect, leaving behind our individual pursuits of work, playing with our electronic devices, emailing and doing homework. Dinner is a time to relax, recharge, laugh,…
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Read MoreKen’s Top Ten Traits of a Southern Gentleman
Character traits I feel most define the Southern Gentleman are manners, courtesy and respect of others, and personal grooming. A Southern Gentleman has a strong enough self-esteem, that he can naturally put another person’s feelings before his own. The following ten traits that I have listed are not new. Southern Gentlemen have been incorporating…
Read MoreKen’s Nine Most Interesting Facts About the Life and Legacy of Thomas Chippendale
1. Chippendale is the most well-known name associated with antique furniture. Thomas Chippendale, a cabinetmaker, was England’s foremost furniture designer during the 18th Century and the first person whose name is associated with a style of furniture that was not nobility. 2. Born in 1718 at Otley, in West Yorkshire, England, Thomas Chippendale was…
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Ken’s Seven Ideas for Personal Growth in 2016
As we begin our second week of the New Year, the excitement and celebrations are beginning to be replaced with our return to our normal routines and schedules. Here are seven ideas I will be attempting to include in my life this year and may be a perfect fit for yours. Begin each day with a…
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Five Gift Ideas from the Heart
We live in a world where we are all so blessed that most of us actually need very little. I would like to invite you to consider some of these ideas as venues to share a part of you and your spirit with those you love this holiday season. Personal Letters For…
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