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“Sometimes the muse comes and we do very creative work. Other years we do ordinary work and let the spirit lay fallow,” explained Hector, a Cuban farmer turned ceramist. We visited his creative and beautiful farm/pottery studio somewhere between Varadero and Havana and saw examples of both...
Cuba Will Break your Heart I don’t typically write about decline and decay. I’m interested in new, cutting edge, historic, artistic, interesting, creative, stimulating and yadayada. If you follow my weekly blog you know. Sure some times guest bloggers jump in there to write about fording...
“I land in Cuba and arrive in 1959.” “Going to Cuba is like stepping foot on the set of ‘Grease’.” “When you go to Cuba you need to set your watch back 50 years.” These are the kinds of things written about Cuba and yep, they are all true. I visited Cuba in January on […]
by Linda Laughter, guest blogger, If you love wine, rain, seafood, fresh markets, art galleries, moderate priced accommodations, and rain, this is the trip for you. My fellow traveler and driver, husband Don and I headed out from Portland for a 2 day whirlwind tour of the beautiful...
When I mentioned to friends that I’d be going to Palm Springs—a hot spot for everything cool— to attend Modernism Week events with a long time and special friend who lives there, the reactions were interesting. Some people’s eyes would light up. “Oh, lucky you,” would be the comment. I know...
If you haven’t been to Eataly in Chicago….hmmmm….you are missing out! Do put it on your list of places to visit in the Windy City. What is it? Eataly Chicago and it’s sister in New York are ALL things Italian. Like really yummy tasty stuff. The huge two story castle of consumption just off...
When people think of Miami they think of the skimpy attire on South Beach…..…….the super sized frothy cocktails…..the boisterous block parties…..or the strong Cuban vibe. While all fun, I have four great alternatives to recommend. I will call them DesignDestinations. Visit the...
by Guest Blogger, Paige Cornetet When I was in 7th grade my teacher had us do an exercise to understand what it was like to literally be in someone’s shoes. You were paired up with a partner and the entire day you were their shadow. You ate what they ate, you went to the classes […]
by Peggy DePersia, Guest blogger They call it Keys’ Disease. Symptoms include desire to move slow, breathe deep, and savor the experiences of the senses. On one level the disease invites you to quiet yourself. Like many diseases it compels you to lay low with a good book, leisurely enjoy an...
The statement, “Wynwood Art District should be a World Heritage Site” on Trip Advisor really caught my eye. Normally I think about South Beach or Little Havana as the quintessential Miami but, Wynwood, what’s that? Wynwood is a large area just north of downtown Miami—an old warehouse...