I like seeing all the mismatched rooftops all at different heights. I think they look like a collage of interesting stories and exciting details. The roof tops are a much different city scape than seeing the architectural details and embellishments when I’m at street level. It’s like looking over the treetop canopy. … More Tribeca NYC Reflections
I don’t think most kids grow up aware of what their parents do for a living. Years before Take your child to work day, my dad wildly broke working barriers for his daughters by busting us right through his work place doors into the nitty gritty of the St. Louis Police headquarters. … More 1980’s Take Your Daughter to Work Day: Cop Style
In the late 70’s and the early 80’s, fast food, at least for my family, was still not an every day occurrence. My mom did all the cooking but then, one day, my cop dad brought home something entirely new to my world which became my best culinary experience of my life up to that point. … More Culinary Delights of a 70’s Cop’s Kid
No place on earth is like New Orleans. Perhaps it’s the rich, long, and sordid history. Maybe it’s paramount location at the foot of the Mississippi. Perhaps it’s the people with their proud and diverse heritage. Perhaps its a mindset and a way of seeing the world. … More New Orleans Way of Life Y’all
can’t think of any other U.S. city whose identity is as ambiguous as St. Louis’. … More Neither North, East, South, or West-Photo Essay of St. Louis
Down with ordinary functionality. Style, creativity, and expression prevail- at least in South Beach. Lives are guarded and oceans patrolled in style folks. … More Lifeguard huts-Functional Art
Partying in Miami is a different level and so celebrating the 4th of July is no exception. What ensued after the sun set was a collective party full with music, entertainment, and excitement. … More July 4th Miami Beach Style
“Let’s go to Jamaica,” My Colombian husband proclaimed. In his mind, he could see Bob Marley singing in the jungle to his Rastafarian friends changing the world with “One Love”. Other visions popping in his mind were other black Caribbeans moving with the brilliant sounds and colors of the Island. Then, I took the reality … More I just Entered the Tourist Zone-AHHH!
Rub the travel jeanie’s magic lamp and what we want to find is magical money floating down to us to fund our next amazing adventure. When the jeanie doesn’t pop out of the lamp, here are some ways to conjure up some extra cash: 1. Side job Loads of people keep one or 2 shifts … More 8 Ways to Conjure Cash for Travel
The infection to travel does not discriminate locations. Just because one of Turkey’s residents assassinated the Russian ambassador yesterday and the country’s close proximity to the Syrian conflict does not take away from Istanbul’s rich history and amazing people and therefore it’s draw as a fabulous travel destination. In fact, strangely, it kind of makes … More Desire for the Danger Zone
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