Florida’s Weeki Wachee
Posted on June 30, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
There are a lot of unusual creatures in Florida. There are the ones who haunt the clubs on weekends, and then the ones that live in the swamps. In a place that’s so immersed in the waters that surround it, there are other mythical creatures that have gotten people’s attention for thousands of years. Sea [...]
Read More..>>Los Angeles Perfect for Pampered Pets
Posted on June 27, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
We have all seen the stars that don’t go anywhere without their furry companions whether they happen to fit in a hand bag or could be classified as a small horse. Everyone wishes they could bring their pets with them on vacation. They’re often better behaved than the kids why should they be stuck in [...]
Read More..>>The Lincoln Memorial in Washington
Posted on June 25, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
The Civil War is just one of the significant events that has changed the cultural landscape of this country and is remembered in Washington DC. This was one of the pivotal events that could have taken this country in a couple of different directions and the contemporary residents consider it a blessing that the war [...]
Read More..>>From DC to Arlington and Back
Posted on June 23, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | 1 Comment
When visiting DC there are so many things that you may want to do don’t expect to see them all. For the most part you don’t need to have a car to get around this city either. You grab a schedule and head off on the subway which can get you anywhere. You can get [...]
Read More..>>Louisiana Crawfish
Posted on June 21, 2010 - Filed Under Dining | Leave a Comment
There are many different foods that inspire people to theorize how their tastes came to grace the tables of people. The invention of butter and beer were surely the products of a lot of trial and error after a few happy accidents, and pasta came from developments happening in several countries at once. But when [...]
Read More..>>Witchcraft Accusations in Colonial Boston
Posted on June 17, 2010 - Filed Under History | Leave a Comment
The witchcraft trials and executions that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in the early 1690s is well documented in American history and is part of the national lore. And one of the main components associated with its occurrence is the belief that it was a singular occasion and a unique experience. The fact is that [...]
Read More..>>Bayou Bend in Houston, Texas
Posted on June 15, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
Years ago, before Caller ID, when children made crank calls to businesses, any prankster would have been delighted to ask for a Miss Ima Hogg, quite probably unaware that Miss Ima Hogg was not only a real person, but in fact considered The First Lady of Texas. She was a philanthropist and a collector of [...]
Read More..>>Kramerbooks & Afterwords in Washington
Posted on June 13, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
A trip to the nation’s capital can be exhausting. By the time, you’ve explored the branches of Government — visiting the White House , checking out the Capitol Building, and stopping by the Supreme Court Building –you might want to slow down for a coffee or lunch and actually participate in some of the liberties [...]
Read More..>>Looking for an Apartment
Posted on June 10, 2010 - Filed Under Home & Garden | Leave a Comment
Whether you are just moving out on your own or you are just looking for a change of scenery, finding the perfect new apartment can be an exciting process. With so many places to choose from it can be a hard decision, but once you are settled it will be worth the process. There are [...]
Read More..>>The Exploratorium in San Francisco
Posted on June 9, 2010 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
No matter if you stay with friends or friends of friends or in one of the five star hotels in San Francisco , this unique American city can be a place that challenges your imagination and opens up hearts and minds. For the latter, visitors may not have to wander much farther than the city’s [...]
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