What are you doing this weekend? How about starting your Sunday by spending two hours making a difference. In this day and age we hear too often about bullying, overwhelming stress, incredible loss, and other factors that lead someone to take their own life. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevent aims to provide counseling and… Continue reading Make a Difference – Out of the Darkness Walk
Nestled inside a set of three, small, white home-like buildings sits the Hourglass Brewery and Tap Room. You'll find this unique, local brewery in Longwood, Florida neighboring the historic district. Really, there is no place like it in the area. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of beer brewed on-site. The Hourglass sells their… Continue reading The Hourglass Brewery: Time Well Spent
Hurricanes and tropical storms are an annual occurrence. As a Native Central Floridian, I was raised to pay attention to them, take them seriously, and be prepared. So far this season has been fairly quiet. But as any Floridian knows, the worst is yet to come. My second favorite time of year is approaching,… Continue reading Another Summer, Another Hurricane
A few weeks ago I wrote about the potential Central Florida Zoo expansion. I am happy to report that the Seminole County Commissioners approved the purchase of the land required to make the expansion possible! Here is the Orlando Sentinel article about it. Great news for Central Florida! And here is my original post "Just… Continue reading Just Keep Growing Part Two: Central Florida Zoo Expansion
A large breakfast was in order. As my battle with pneumonia continues, the doctor advised me to eat well prior to each dose of the antibiotic. And so on my way home from the doctor, I decided to try a new "mom and pop" cafe. Max and Meme Cafe sits along Longwood, FL's 434. The… Continue reading Max & Meme Cafe: Longwood, FL
The dog days of summer are still upon us in Orlando. However, the summer blockbuster season is beginning to fade to black. What are we, seekers of escaping the heat, to do? There are two unique movie theaters in the Central Florida area that offer an alternative movie experience. The Enzian - Maitland, FL The Enzian… Continue reading Two Atypical Movie Theaters
I remember sitting in my first Tourism class at UCF. I was an English major and I decided to take the class as one of my electives. The fireworks went off and I changed my major. Back then the Rosen College of Hospitality Management was a collection of classes at the main University of… Continue reading One Orlando Sentinel Article – three stories
I have never been one to jump onto a social trend just for the sake of being a part of the in crowd. One of the trends that I do think is worth taking part in is the "farm to table" movement. Sadly, I have taken my time in enjoying the fruits of this trend.… Continue reading Tales of a Farmers’ Market Virgin
I wonder sometimes, what differentiates those that excel in life and those that do not. Obviously, there is not one stand-alone characteristic. But, I think one is the desire to never settle, the desire to grow. The Central Florida Zoo, located in Sanford, Florida, very easily could settle. They could accept that Disney's Animal Kingdom… Continue reading Just Keep Growing – Central Florida Zoo Expansion
It was a tiring, emotionally exhausting work week. My husband faced some challenges of his own. The events of last night in Colorado infected my mind. I felt overwhelmed. And it is in times like these that I thank God, or whatever name you prefer for a high power, that I live in Florida.… Continue reading Counting my Blessings on this Florida Friday
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