Tag: South Florida
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inside the Christmas Tree
Last December, I went to my first Christmas tree lighting in Delray Beach. One of my friends from Junior League, Gillian, had invited me out with her and some of her friends. Atlantic Ave was bustling with holiday spirit, as children excitedly waited for Santa’s descent. Lucky for us, we got outside seating at Tryst. As […]