Florida Travel
The Salt Cave, Naples, Florida
“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” – Donna Karan When I lived in Delray Beach, Florida, I used to frequent the Salt Suite. I loved the feeling of serenity I experienced at the end of a session. I tried to expose as many of my friends as I could to the benefits […]
Skydiving: Conquer Your Fears
“Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.” Memories ignited While flipping through my Facebook feed, I bumped into a Will Smith video on skydiving. One night, when drinking with his friends, someone came up with the great idea of skydiving. The whole night, his skin crawled with terror. Regardless, he showed up the next morning for […]
South Florida: Snorkeling at Phil Foster Park
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau When I moved to Florida, I was on the hunt for a snorkeling treasure. I checked out a few local spots, but they were a bust. Last year, I wanted to hit the Keys to get my fish […]
YATC: Welcome, Class 37!
“You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who never can repay you.” The Youth Automotive Training Center, located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, recently kicked off their school year. YATC “trains and educates at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. The goal of the program […]
South Florida: The Alchemist in Wilton Manors
“Coffee with friends is happiness and time well spent.” As I was perusing through my Facebook feed, I saw pictures a friend posted of her Syphon and salmon slicer. My mouth started watering as I recalled the delicious flavors of the Alchemist in Wilton Manors. Hillary introduced me to this eclectic coffee shop, which features Artesian hand-roasted coffee and […]
South Florida: Dr. Nick’s Magic Needles
“I’m afraid of needles, except acupuncture needles.” – Catherine O’Hara I hate needles. When I was a kid, I needed stitches. To keep me from thrashing my body around, the doctors had to wrap me up in towels. That’s how resistant I once was to the anticipation of having a little piece of metal puncturing my […]
South Florida: Armadillo Cafe in Boca Raton, Florida
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne One of my last nights in Florida, I dined at Armadillo Cafe in Boca Raton with Hillary. She is a frequent guest of the restaurant, and for very good reason. The place has a unique menu […]
FL: Paddle Boarding in Fort Lauderdale
“The cure for anything is salt water, sweat, tears or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen I have lived in South Florida for a little over a decade. Soon, I will be packing my car and moving home to Boston. How do I want to spend my last few days here? In the sun, on the […]
South Florida: Chihuly Exhibit at Fairchild
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” – Kurt Vonnegut My friend, Elaine, asked, “Do you want to go see the Chihuly exhibit at Fairchild? I heard it is amazing.” I responded, “Maybe. Who is he?” Elaine said, “He is the guy […]
My RED Toyota Corolla
“One day we’ll get in the car and drive anywhere we want to go.” – Author unknown When I graduated college, I went car shopping. Unlike most females, I am not a fan of shopping. I like to purchase what I need and move on. In my youth, the vehicle make and model barely concerned […]