Tag: Florida
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 […]
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 […]
NYC: The Sketchy Subway
“No place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.” – Michael Bloomberg I love New York City. The vibe. The people. They are passionate and driven. They are intelligent and educated, making stimulating conversation abundant. They can be kind, aloof, or crazy, but they are honest. I have often […]
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 […]
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, […]