Archive for October, 2009
Playing the South’s Finest Courses »
South Carolina--Golfer's Paradise Myrtle Beach is known for being the golf vacation capital of the United States, and no season is a better time to play than the fall. The weather is great, averaging temperatures in the mid 70’s, hotel rates are reduced drastically from the inflated summer rates, and the greens are in great [...]
Soak and Smile »
In early April of 2008, my wife and I decided to flee the lingering inland Northwest winter weather in a mad rush and head south on an adventure. We were aiming for the sun and the warmth that is supposed to come with spring. Since at that time we were both saturated with our jobs and were feeling semi-rabidly anti-social as well, we chose to [...]
Let’s Walk »
The fall is a great time to take a walk. Here at the beach the intense humidity and 90 degree days are now past. A fresh breeze blows off the ocean and the temperature is typically in the mid 70’s during the day. This truly is one of my favorite times of the year to walk the beach. While you may not live near a beach, chances are [...]
Eating Healthy at Drop-Dead Prices »
Breakfast Isn’t Just for Breakfast Anymore I don’t think that the “downturn” in the economy is what’s killing the finances in my home. Rather, I think that what’s been pinching my wallet most acutely is the continually rising cost of food. Ever try to average the cost of each bag of groceries that you take away from the [...]
Zumba into Your Skinny Jeans »
I had my second child five months ago, a boy. I love both of my children dearly, but I must say I don’t appreciate the extra pounds that come with pregnancy. I suppose I wouldn’t mind them so much if they came off easily, but unfortunately I’m not one of those women who are able to wear their “skinny” jeans days after [...]
Hot Wings »
Firehouse Hot Wings With the double excitement of football season and the baseball playoffs, many of us find ourselves in front of the tube for extended amounts of time enjoying the games. Although I may not be in attendance at a game, I still enjoy the “sport” of tailgating. There is something about spending an afternoon on the couch [...]
A Cat’s Tale… »
the myth – the history According to legend, in Lincolnshire, Great Britain, in the 1560s, a father and son were frightened one dark night by a small creature running across their path. They threw stones at the animal. They then noticed an injured cat limping into the house of a woman who had been suspected of being [...]
The Lion Slept at Myrtle Beach »
What should have been a loud roar this past weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was drastically reduced to little more than a soft purr. The roar—the rumble—of Harleys, an annual tradition here every fall, were substantially and noticeably muffled all weekend. Those of you who did not have the opportunity to read my last posting may [...]
Pineapple-Kiwi Pound Cake »
My southern family has a tradition. Pound cake. It is the dessert of choice for birthdays, family reunions and any other celebration. Recipes for poundcake have been passed down from generation to generation. As a child, I remember watching my grandmother labor in her kitchen putting together the ingredients of the cakes. She would mix by [...]
Samoa–The Ultimate Polynesian Paradise »
Samoa has been violently thrust onto the international stage over the past week after the recent, devastating 8.3 magnitude undersea earthquake and the subsequent series of tsunamis have all but completely destroyed this group of ten alluring islands. Although the scenery has undoubtedly been affected by the tsunamis, I expect that order will [...]
