Florida Travel
West Palm Beach: Two Ways to Enjoy the Christmas Spirit
“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” – The Grinch I grew up in a tiny town 20 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts, where there are four distinctive seasons. In the Fall, the leaves turn beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow, and we would go apple […]
Empire Executive Offices Grand Opening
“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” – Nolan Bushnell, entrepreneur On October […]
Enigma Haunt, a Haunted House
“You’re not scared of the dark. You’re afraid of what’s in it.” Are you afraid of the dark? What scares you? Are your fears real or all in your head? Do you face your fears, or do you try to escape them? Last night, my friend, Sabrina, and I went to Enigma Haunt, a haunted house in […]
Vino Van Gogh Paint Party
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” – Vincent Van Gogh Last summer, one of the ladies in my GNO (girls’ night out) group suggested wine and painting at Vino Van Gogh. I am not an artist, and I was not very interested in the idea. However, I agreed thinking I would drink […]
Escargot 41– a Hidden Gem in Naples, Florida
“Eat well, laugh often, love abundantly.” Last month, I went to visit my mom, Callie, in Naples, Florida. One night, we went out to dinner at Escargot 41, a fabulous French restaurant, with Richard. Escargot 41 is a hidden gem nestled away in a shopping center between K-mart and Homegoods on Tamiami Trail. My mom learned about this wonderful […]
Random Conversations on Atlantic Ave
“Flirting is the gentle act of making a man feel pleased with himself.” – Helen Rowland Last weekend, my friend, Carlyn, visited me from Massachusetts. Friday night, we went out on Atlantic Ave in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. At one point in the night, we met some guys on a street corner heading back to my place. […]
Cafe Luna: Red Sox Nation
“It’s a small world after all. It’s a small world after all. It’s a small world after all. It’s a small, small world.” – Disney What do the Boston Red Sox and an Italian restaurant in Naples, Florida have in common? All shall soon be revealed. My sister, Maria, her husband, Tim, and their three […]
Tea & Salt
Are you looking for a perfect way to spend the afternoon with a few of your girlfriends? Nestled away in West Delray is a cute, little tea boutique that is sure to please. For Brenda’s birthday, we had an amazing brunch at TeaLicious Tearoom in Delray Beach, Florida. The guest list: Celeste, her sister, Dorine, Laura, myself, the birthday girl, […]
Honda Classic Eye-Openers
A few weeks ago, I went to the Honda Classic at PGA National with my friend, Elaine. Lucky for us, we had received complimentary passes, which saved us $40 each. We also took a shuttle from her house, which saved us another $30 in parking. Although I’ve been to many professional sporting events (football, basketball, baseball, […]
Through a Child’s Eyes
I think adults have kids so they can relive the joy and excitement they experienced long before they started running too fast. Adults forget to really enjoy the moment. Sometimes, they are immune to the beauty surrounding them. Untouched by life’s challenges, children walk the earth in a constant state of awe. Their curiosity is […]