Florida Rules!

Posted by on Apr 4, 2008 in dish | 3 comments Gotta love living in Florida. Today after lunch, we all look at each other and decide, “Beach!” We throw some towels and sunscreen in the trunk, put on suits, and head over to New Smyrna Beach. It’s gorgeous–not too hot, nice breeze. After a couple of hours on the beach, we drive down past Bethune Beach and have some seafood at JB’s Fish Camp. Having to eat fresh...
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Ten Places You’d Take a Tourist to See in Your Hometown

Posted by on Mar 25, 2008 in dish | 0 comments Love this topic, since I live in Tourist Mecca. Try these on for size when you get sick of Mickey.Maitland Art Center – The coolest little place you’ve never been. Andre Smith founded this artists’ colony in the 20s, and now it’s home to studios, a gallery, and some very cool Mayan fantastic gardens. My kids love going here.Wekiwa Springs State Park – Florida looks...
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NYC Saturday: Theater Gal

Posted by on Feb 23, 2008 in dish | 3 comments Aside from the fact that my boots are not made for walkin’–at least, not on all this concrete all the time (the things we do to keep warm and stay marginally in fashion)–I am loving this trip to New York.Tonight was special for another reason, since I got the chance to hook up with a former student of mine. He’s the stage manager for the Take Wings and Soar production of...
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NYC Friday: Night at the Museum

Posted by on Feb 22, 2008 in dish | 0 comments Today was an awesome day in the Big Apple! First, we woke up to three inches of snow on the ground! Pretty cool stuff for this Florida gal. I haven’t been in serious snow for years. All the natives were probably annoyed at the snow-eating grin on my face. Got some nice pix, so that was good.Props to my favorite French store, Targét, for sponsoring free Friday night at the Museum of Modern...
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Big Apple Bound!

Posted by on Feb 20, 2008 in dish | 1 comment Off in the a.m. for a three-day workshop in NYC (oh, the agony). Loose on a weekend with no kids–just adult conversation, museums, theater, etc. I suppose I’ll muddle through somehow. I’ll admit, though, it would be more fun to bring along DH, but he’ll have to wait for next time. :-(I’ll post some pics when I get back. Off to pack!
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