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August 17, 2014
Discovering Authentic Paris
When you think of Paris, what words come to mind? Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Lachaise Cemetery, baguettes, macarons, crepes, shopping… am I right?
Riding the Rails to Red Rock
When you ride the rails to Red Rock, it is almost as though you expect the clock to be at High Noon, and Gary Cooper to be waiting as you alight on the long platform at nearby Coff’s Harbour, from the aptly acronym-ed, Xpress Train (XPT). Hardly a bullet train, more a “hold-ster” really, although it was sparsely peopled when I rode it.
August 15, 2014
Photographer of the Month: Jaime Ibarra
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Austin, Texas' Jaime Ibarra is an artist and visionary. With tools ranging from camera to computer to guitar, he crafts wonders that awe and amaze. From idea to final work he utilizes a deft touch and a wide array of techniques to realize his concept. It is with great pleasure I introduce you to August's Photographer of the Month: Jaime Ibarra.
August 14, 2014
Musings On Travel Writing
Why do I write? Why do you care? You may have seen the blog hop that’s been going around this summer, where travel writers share why they write. It’s a fascinating look at how all of us share our journeys. As you may surmise, each writer is different – and inspiring.
August 13, 2014
War Creek
Have you ever read a book with such an extraordinary sense of place that you either felt at home –or longed to feel at home– there? Have you ever traveled to a place where you immediately felt at home? What is the unique draw of these places? And why do these places affect each of us so differently?
August 12, 2014
Breweries and Seafood Stops of Massachusett's North Shore
No Massachusetts summer vacation is complete without the taste of an ice-cold brew paired with the hot, crispy, fried seafood from one of the country’s best clam shacks. Many of these reside along the North Shore of MA, the ultimate seafood and beer destination. Here, some of the freshest seafood comes from the oldest of places.
August 11, 2014
Back to School Again: What About ESL Classroom Management?
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“The role of the teacher is to create conditions in which learning can take place.”
(Scrivener, 2006)
Florida Culture for the Week of August 11 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of August 11 By Josh Garrick
Current – Mayor Dyer Asks Us to Make a Difference with ‘Orlando Cares’
August 10, 2014
Soundtrack to Your Travels
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I used to date a guy who wished his life was a movie. Not for the whole picture-perfect aspect (although I’m sure he –or anyone- wouldn’t be opposed), but for the soundtrack. Always a perfect song to set the scene, mood, or tone. Always a song where you can sit back and think of a specific time, and music plays in your head as the memory unfolds.
