A Different Path leads me to Rent a Jet Ski in the Florida Keys

A Different Path leads me to Rent a Jet Ski in the Florida Keys

by on October 13, 2011 in Adventure Mindset

At first, I was shocked at the price; seventy-five dollars for half an hour seemed steep. I was offered fifty-five (on the phone) at the shop by Snappers (mm94) earlier in the week, but no one was at the dock when I arrived. It’s the Keys. At times, I thought I just wasn’t meant to […]

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Sunset Sunday – Upper Keys, Florida

Sunset Sunday – Upper Keys, Florida

by on October 9, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

In a play based on my life, the Florida Keys would be one of the major settings along with perhaps New York City and Mexico. The destination provided so many wonderful memories (a few scary ones too). I expect so much more magic from the Keys in the future too. Yes, I will always return […]

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An Adventure in the Power of Scent

An Adventure in the Power of Scent

by on October 6, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Films

Smell. After sight, it is the most powerful sense. And unlike others, we can’t turn it off. It creates emotion, conjures memories and provides us with the ability to attract. Yes, smell is powerful and there is much to learn; fragrances are a great place to start. To appreciate wine, one begins with a wine […]

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Campus Crashers visit College Station and become the 12th Man

Campus Crashers visit College Station and become the 12th Man

by on October 4, 2011 in Adventure Mindset

This year Campus Crashers selected Texas A&M and a trip to College Station for a late September showdown. The Aggies hosted the Cowboys of Oklahoma State in a top 10 match-up at Kyle Field. But even before we packed our bags to travel to Texas, the Zone TexAgs Sports Radio, set up to interview us.   TexAgs […]

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Sunset Sunday – Manchester, Vermont

Sunset Sunday – Manchester, Vermont

by on October 2, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

I travel to Vermont a few times a year.  Actually, I have visited in each of the seasons with the exception of its cold winter. Yes, the fall foliage of Manchester, Vermont is spectacular, but so is spring and summer. The Manchester View Hotel claims to have, “the best view in southern Vermont.” It even appears […]

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Breakfast at the News Cafe

Breakfast at the News Cafe

by on September 30, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Better breakfast options exist on Ocean Drive when searching solely on food. But people flock to the iconic News Cafe in South Beach for good reason. It’s an institution. And you don’t see the Miami Herald or the NY Times at too many tables, the news shared here is not in the paper. This is […]

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The Tropical Garden Brunch Adventure

The Tropical Garden Brunch Adventure

by on September 29, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Culture Thru Cuisine

Sometimes the setting makes the meal. Sometimes, it’s the views, and other times it’s the mission of a place that can make every bite taste a tad better. At the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, an exquisite brunch with an outside garden view made for a perfect Easter Sunday meal. Sunday brunch, buffet style, included unlimited […]

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Tasting the Good Life in South Beach – Vita by Baoli

Tasting the Good Life in South Beach – Vita by Baoli

by on September 28, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

I firmly believe we all need to treat ourselves. We must take time to enjoy life’s many pleasures. For many, including myself, that occasionally translates into tasting great cuisine. Simply, food is more than subsistence. Good food makes a good day and great food makes for a great day. And when you travel to South […]

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