Who is/was Frida Kahlo?: Knowledge is Power After many years of not knowing who Frida Kahlo was and then misunderstanding her and prejudging her, I am finally sharing how I went from not being unawareness of Frida Kahlo to appreciating …
Sunken Gardens: St. Pete’s Botanical Paradise
This post , “Sunken Gardens: St. Pete’s Botanical Garden,” is a photo/travel blog of my husband and my visit to the Gardens. The visit was almost two years ago in August 2019. Before sharing the book and the photos of …
Stuart, Hutchinson Island and Jupiter: An Accidental & By Design Discovery
Travel, Picture and Book blog for visitors to Stuart, Hutchinson Island and Jupiter, Florida and surrounding areas.
A Forever Love: Love Language-Quality Time
The Inspiration On July 1, 2017 my first cousin married the love of her life. On July 30, 2017, less than a month since they had wed, he was tragically killed in a car accident on the way to work. …
The Colors of Easter and My DIY Baskets
This post shares the meaning of the colors of Easter with the book, My Easter Basket and the True Story of Easter and DIY baskets.
Operation Overnight: 57 Amazing Sleepover Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Centers
When “Night at the Museum” first premiered in 2006 I remember thinking “Cool Experience!” What a perfect way to learn history ! Talk about engaging and connecting to learning! Imagine being able to explore galleries with live exhibits of people …
Let Them (and Us) Eat and/or Make Cake
Happy National Dessert Day Today is National Dessert Day and in celebration of this day, I am writing this post. While it is true that desserts include cake, candies, cookies, pies, flan, mouse, ice cream, fruits, pastries, cobblers, and donuts, among …
Appreciating Multiculturalism at Atlanta’s International Market Night
ONE WHO SPEAKS ONLY ONE LANGUAGE IS ONE PERSON, BUT ONE WHO SPEAKS TWO LANGUAGES IS TWO PEOPLE. ‒TURKISH PROVERB As a bilingual person, this has always been my creed. I actually enhance the proverb by adding, “One who appreciates only one culture is one person, but one who appreciates …
Celebrating Culture and Tradition at Atlanta’s Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Culturally Inspired, Appreciative & Respectful I grew up in the heart of Boston. The surrounding diverse cultures and languages fascinated me. The neighborhood sounds, smells, sights, tastes, textiles, art, music, and festivals heightened my senses. I respected the cultures that …
Piñatas are for Everyone: 150+ Pinatas for All Ages and Occasions
Piñatas are for Everyone: Clarifying Misconceptions Contrary to popular belief and popular practice, piñatas are not only for children and are not only for birthdays. In this post, I hare compiled over 150 celebratory and themed-events where piñatas can and …
Hello Lighthouse!…My Ponce de León Inlet Adventure
My Connection I have always loved lighthouses, but interestingly enough I had never seen one up close. Since I grew up in Boston, one would think that with the many hours spent on the beach, at the Cape as well …
9/11: Remembering & Commemorating From A-Z
An A-Z list of ways to remember and commemorate 9/11. Featured image is from LAPD
The NOT So Secret Atlanta Botanical Garden
My Discovery of a Flora and Fauna Nirvana Recently my daughter, one of my best friends and I decided to visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Although It had been on my list of places I wanted to go for years, …
Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Imaginary Worlds by the Numbers
On Saturday May 13, my daughter and her godmother, one of my best friends arrived in midtown Atlanta at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. First, we parked the car in the garage. After parking the car, we proceeded to the entrance …
Alice in Wonderland Revisited at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
This travel blog sgares pictures and a narrative of my daughter, friend and my visit to the special Alice in Wonderland exhibit at the Atlanta Botanial Garden
