Do you know how fast a fire can become deadly? At a talk by an arson investigator at SleuthFest 2016, we saw a film that demonstrated the minutes you have to exit a burning building before everything ignites. Firefighter personnel include rescue, emergency medical services, special ops, hazardous materials, fire prevention and investigation. The arson … Read more
We spent a lovely day on Saturday enjoying the serenity of nature at Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach. Besides a boardwalk offering a couple of trails over the wetlands, there’s a science center with exhibits and a tiny gift shop. The weather was perfect for a trek, in the seventies with cloudy skies … Read more
We decided to visit the Farmer’s Market in Winter Park last Saturday. Not all the vendors were present since it was a holiday weekend, so we grabbed croissants at a food stand and jumped back in the car. The perfect weather led us to Harry P. Leu Gardens, a lovely botanical gardens that we’ve visited … Read more
We spent Christmas Day at the movies as is our tradition. This year, we saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Disney’s Dine-In Movie Theater. I love this experience where you lounge in comfy seats, order a meal, and dine during the film showing on a big screen. As for the movie, I loved … Read more
We went to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios to see what changes had taken place since our last visit. Aside from the Christmas decorations, there were a couple of Star Wars related attractions that we visited. The first was Path of the Jedi. This ten-minute film showcases highlights from the first six movies and shows teasers … Read more
What should you buy for the writer on your gift list? Some of the more interesting gifts I’ve received have come from my writer pals or my kids, like the jar labeled Writer’s Remedy that holds little squares with different words for inspiration, or the figure holding a hammer to his computer with a plaque … Read more
The Final Journey on the Celebrity Constellation Day 9, Sunday, December 6, 2015 We arose to the rising sun over the sea, looking forward to our final day of relaxation before we’d have to disembark. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMZVVL3fSPg] We were wined and dined with a wine tasting as Captain’s Club Elite members. Later we attended … Read more
Day 8, Saturday, December 5, 2015 on the Celebrity Constellation Labadee is a beautiful beach hideaway private to Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. It’s at the very tip of Haiti if my geography is correct. The sea is a magnificent aqua color and mountainous terrain adds beauty to the scenery. RCCL (which owns Celebrity) supplies … Read more
San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 7, Friday December 4, 2015 on the Celebrity Constellation We took the ship’s Food and Cultural Tour of San Juan for $82.00 per person. It turned out to be a moderately strenuous walking tour so beware if you think about signing up for this one. Having seen the old city … Read more
Celebrity Constellation Cruzan Rum Factory on St. Croix Day 6, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Our island tour of St. Croix included a stop at the Cruzan Rum Distillery. Another rum factory exists on the island, and some of the tours go there. That’s Captain Morgan’s place, which our guide said is a newer facility. It’s … Read more