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May 6, 2017
Familiar scenes in La La Land
I recently watched the award-winning musical movie La La Land. In my 20’s I lived and played in the heart of L.A., and embraced every moment including the jazz and Hollywood scene. I was young, rebellious and passionate about the city, as I still am today at a distance. The movie includes Universal Studios, Jazz … Continue reading Familiar scenes in La La Land →
March 25, 2017
Books that change our lives
I recently read two amazing books, although they are not self-help books I found they challenge me both physically and spiritually. I’ve learned about self discovery and evolving new potential on a personal level. The first book is, What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney. The author, an anthropologist and reporter, truly takes experimental journalism to a […]
February 8, 2017
Changing habits and thoughts
For the new year I decided to change several habits and unproductive thoughts, so my future self would thank me. I set in place a process of observations, restrictions, daily mantras and just simply paying attention to my thoughts, feelings and actions. This I found entertaining and enlightening, and I recommend it for everyone. Keep in mind this […]
December 12, 2016
Cuba after Castro’s death: Nine days of mourning.
A few days prior to a second visit to Cuba, I turned on the TV and Fidel Castro’s death headlined the news. “Holy Shit,” I shouted to my husband. “Our trip just got more interesting.” His funeral would take place during the end of our brief five-day visit. I figured it was an opportunity to see […]
November 4, 2016
Hurricane Matthew’s Destruction in Andros
On October 5th, the eye of a category 4 hit the northwest tip of Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas. For weeks, no news came from this part of the island and we couldn’t reach a friend who lived there. When we finally heard from Diane, she had been living without power, no generator […]
October 9, 2016
Hurricane Matthew and South Florida
Most of the United States has four seasons, while south Florida has three. A dry pleasant winter and spring, a hot humid summer and a windy season when most are experiencing the turn between summer and fall. Currently, we are at the height of hurricane season. The recent threat of hurricane Matthew awakened many Floridians to […]
August 4, 2016
Beauty and the Beast
The North Georgia mountains have a lot to offer during the summer, so my husband and I decided to spend a month at our cabin in Helen, Georgia. This quaint Bavarian themed town is nestled near the Chattahoochee River and National Forest in the northeast corner of the state. It is also close to the start of […]
June 28, 2016
Breakfast In Bimini book launch
This past weekend I published Breakfast in Bimini, and had a booth at the West Palm Beach Boat Show. I ordered twenty paperbacks and designed bookmarks for distribution during the event. A few days prior to the show, I learned the books weren’t scheduled for delivery until the following week, and the printer didn’t get my final email approving […]
My book launch
This past weekend I published Breakfast in Bimini, and had a booth at the West Palm Beach Boat Show. I ordered twenty paperbacks and designed bookmarks for distribution during the event. A few days prior to the show, I learned the books weren’t scheduled for delivery until the following week, and the printer didn’t get my final email approving […]
May 1, 2016
Viva Cuba Libre
We left Havana in our rental car for a two night stay in Ceinfuegos, a three-hour drive southeast to a coastal town. As we left the city we passed the port, and realized we somehow missed one of the most touristy areas, complete with a cruise ship. Somewhat shocked, I glanced past a few buildings […]
