Tag Archives: summer

A Moment in Time

“In the end it’s not about how many breaths you took. In the end it’s about the moments that took your breath away.”  ― Volksweisheitheit If I could stop time, it would be for moments and pictures like this. An … Continue reading

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Hunter’s Café

Road trips for us inevitably take us off the beaten path, especially when we ask locals about the best places to eat. Take Hunter’s Café. While stopping in a wine and cheese shop in Darien, Georgia, we noticed a lovely … Continue reading

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See You at Sunset : Mallory Square ~ Key West

“Another day in this carnival of souls. Another night settles in as quickly as it goes. ”  Unknown To celebrate the close of another day in Paradise, visitors find their way to Mallory Square located on the waterfront in Key … Continue reading

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Summer: Mango Mania

Call it mango mania. It’s July and the mangos are ripening. Textures, tastes, and aromas are embedded into our senses and pores. And now, we watch and wait. Not only our trees, but our neighbor’s trees as well. Our bicycle … Continue reading

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Summer: Searching for Conch

On a recent trip to Cat Island, an out island in the Bahamas, we sought out directions on getting to the windward side of the island. Apparently there were several routes and as it turned out, the road we chose … Continue reading

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Summer: Coconut Kisses and Coconut Fish ~ A Tropical Thing

Oh how I love the taste and scent of coconut kisses. You’re thinking candy. Well, it’s not. Before my husband gets in the boat for a day of fishing or photography, he lathers up with sunscreen and then applies the … Continue reading

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Summer Solitude ~

Wind in hair Riding in our boat Following the channel To a quiet beach Anchor set Wading through Emerald green waters Warm as a winter’s bath Beach to ourselves Walking hand in hand Creating solitary footprints In the wet sand … Continue reading

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Summer: Remembering Brownie Day Camp

The “what to bring to day camp” list includes: Sack lunch Bathing suit Towel Tennis shoes Shoe or Cigar Box with the following: Craft sticks, crayons, glue, string and scissors And most importantly:  A Great Big Brownie Smile While at … Continue reading

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Summer is for Salads ~ Try Quinoa: Soul Food of the Andes

Yes, summer is on our minds: Sun, Shade, Sand, Shells, and Swim ~ you get the picture. However, for us foodies , summer means salads: fruit, pasta, vegetable, etc. One salad that I have discovered is a great addition for all … Continue reading

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