Shopping in United States

Spring Thaw Pedal (Michigan)

Drip…. Drip…. Drip…. I am in my office, tapping keys to the rhythm of the snowmelt dripping off the roof and soaking into the saturated ground. The birds are back, too, even Mr. and Mrs...

Best Places to Visit in Phoenix, AZ: Desert Botanical Garden

Every time I Googled “What to do in Phoenix” the Desert Botanical Garden popped up – so I knew I had to give it a try! While the Desert Botanical Garden provided entry, all opinions are my...

An Ode to New Orleans'... Food!

One of the last cities I was able to visit prior to the Covid-19 outbreak was arguably one of my favorite in the country, New Orleans, Louisiana. Arguably too, the info that I am going to share with...

How to Visit the Versace Mansion in Miami Beach, Florida

You don't have to be a millionaire. Miami Beach: Art Deco, beautiful people, golden sand – and Versace. If you're an American Crime story nerd you've probably watched the excellent Netflix...

Favorite Florida Space Coast Activities

Really. I know what I'm talking about. This post comes from over a decade of visiting Florida's Atlantic shoreline, including vacations in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, and...

A Slow Southern Swing (St. Francisville, Louisiana)

Faster is not better. Rushing through the process doesn't help either. Calm down, take a breath, and find a slower tempo…. before you address that little white ball. It's about technique and...