Charlotte Clary from Shark Tank answers THE QUESTION

I recently interviewed Charlotte Clary (that's her on the right) for the Shark Tank Blog. She, along with her business partner Beverly Vines-Haines, is one of the "grannies in a garage" who got a deal for Ice Chips last fall.

They've been selling their xylitol candy chips like hotcakes since and they'll be the featured "update segment" on the season 4 finale on May 17.

We chatted about kids and grand kids, her plans for expansion, Bev's new books, and, of course, Shark Tank.

I also asked her THE QUESTION:

"Do you put ketchup on your hot dogs?"

Her answer:

"Yes, I do."

I think Charlotte should stick to making candy. For a woman with so many grandchildren, I had hoped she'd set a better example!

Brooks Dame from Proof Sunglasses Answers THE QUESTION

I communicated with Brooks Dame recently to get an interview for the Shark Tank Blog. Brooks is one of the three Dame brothers that pitched their business, Proof Eyewear, on Shark Tank a few weeks ago.

He told me about his grandpa's sawmill business, Proof's server woes, their eye clinic in rural India, and their incredible successes since appearing on the show.

Of course, I got around to asking him THE QUESTION:

"Do you put ketchup on your hot dogs?"

His answer:

"No. Mustard. Mustard just does something to a hot dog that ketchup can't, plus there are so many varieties of mustard that can completely change a dog. I've been known to eat a dog or two in my day and I consider myself a bit of a snob when it comes to hot dog toppings."

EXCELLENT answer, Brooks. I don't need any Proof that you know what you're talking about!

The Drop Stop Guys answer THE QUESTION

I spoke with the Drop Stop guys, Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon, last week after they made a deal with Lori Greiner on Shark Tank. They make a barrier for the gap between your car seat and the center console so loose change, phones, and other items don't fall into the "Carmuda Triangle." I called tem for an interview on The Shark Tank Blog.

We talked about their pre-show escapades, the perils of production, and life after Shark Tank.

I also asked them THE QUESTION:

"Do you put ketchup on your hot dogs?"

Their answers:

Marc: "I use ketchup and mustard."

Jeffrey: "I'm a mustard and onions guys."

Jeff better keep Marc in line, or else native Chicagoan Lori Greiner might have to school him on proper hot dog etiquette!

Opening Day 2013

My Red Sox won the season opener at Yankee Stadium 8-2! It's always a good day when the Sox win, it's a great day when they beat the Yankees!