Poem written from inspirations of living in the South, my passion for The Delta Blues and a deep fondness for Robert Johnson…. He grew up in the land of cotton, his story is one that’s not easily forgotten, Dreamin’ of the day he’d leave the plantation, whiskey and women led him to temptation. His lyrics … Continue reading Whiskey & Women
This is a funny parody-poem I wrote that’s dedicated to all my inspiring Fashionista muses! I’ve nowhere to go, My life isn’t a fashion show, But who the heck cares, That I have nothing to wear There’s Prada, Dolce and Gabbana too, Luis, Versace and also Mui Mui I’ve nowhere to be seen, … Continue reading The Fashionable Freak
Costa Rica’s hidden rainforest paradise seduced me with its tiny pockets of remoteness, its tropical beaches, abundant wildlife and friendly locals. It is said that Costa Rica is more than a vacation destination….it’s an interactive sensory experience filled with stunning wildlife. Nothing depicts this more than what is hidden and found in the paradise of … Continue reading A Scarlet Wonder of Nature
Castaway into Belize’s Atolls & Cayes ….. Escape for a day, a week or even longer and retreat into a tropical multi-caye paradise, first made home by the infamous Blackbeard (Edward Teach), and experience why you’d want to conquer its precious beauty. As legend and history states, it was on a caye hidden here with … Continue reading A Pirate’s Perfect Paradise Outpost
Have you ever dared to journey faraway into an unknown land? Do you dream of a place where you can roam a wild untamed forest and swim a beautiful aqua oasis, similar yet very real, like the one Max’s imagination drew up in the storybook, “Where The Wild Things Are”? If so, you must be willing to meet … Continue reading Where the Real Wild Things Roam
When we pack our bags to explore the wonders of our world, consider these keys to a happy journey….travel lightly and let go of your stuff that burdens the back; travel expectantly and untie the strings to every package with an expectation of high adventure; travel hopefully so as to experience something new and wonderful; … Continue reading Caravaning by Camelback with Native Nomads
Have you ever wanted to return to a place from your past? Perhaps rekindle childhood memories, reconnect with family and loved ones or reflect on who you’ve become since you went to wherever it was? Often taking that brave step to revisit a country that you’re very fond of or have a deep personal connection … Continue reading The Siren’s Odyssey & Her Tempting Greek Isles
The Ultimate Milestone Experience I deeply admire the great strides that have been achieved in the “Slow Food” Movement, thanks to its creator and Italian Grandfather, Carlo Petrini, along with the USA Headmaster, Alice Waters of Chez Panisse fame, and the movement’s British child prodigy, the Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver. I applaud their tenacity … Continue reading Be Moved to Travel Slow
A Master Culinary Curator & Food Provocateur Who would have thought that in 1971 it was both creative ingenuity and a bit of reverse psychology that inspired Alice Waters to open her tiny unknown restaurant, Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, California. Through her openheartedness in feeding for free her closest friends because she simply loved to cook and … Continue reading The Power of Alice
There’s nothing like the dark, elegant and seductive ambiance of the swanky iconic-must-stay-eat-drink-play British digs than that of the legendary Savoy Hotel in London. With an epic past which began in the year 1246, when Count Peter of Savoy built his palace on the land by the side of the River Thames, through the early … Continue reading The Sensational Savoy
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