Food-Fight & Health – What’s in your cafeteria?
The rumors started weeks ago before the cafeteria opening on the new BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee campus in Cameron Hills, Chattanooga. Murmurs, complaints, and giggles attracted my attention. The question? The cafeteria charges more for junk food than for healthy…
Hardy palms: Jubaea, Seronea, Trithrinax, and Washingtonia
Last of our series on cold hardy palm trees is a discussion of 3 monotypic genres and a polytypic genre. Jubaea Jubaea is another monotypic genus of palm, it is native to a small area of low forests and adjacent…
How to avoid a pedicure mess
Mary’s daughter was getting married. Then, as a last-minute surprise, she took her daughter and all the bridesmaids on an outing to be pampered at a nail salon. But just before the wedding, the bride and all her assistants developed…
My first German course in Germany
I remember when I first traveled to Germany. I was 20 years old and the flight from Lima to Munich was very long. I stopped in Paris, and after losing the connection that would take me to my destination, I…
The 5 best iPhone apps for choosing a restaurant
Long ago, before iPhones existed, if you and your friends wanted to go out to eat, there was a whole ritual involved. They would call each other on their “dumb” phones, have a full conversation about who’s hungry for what,…
Activities and Adventures in South Padre Island, Texas, Wakeboard
Wakeboard around South Padre Island Whether you have your own boat and are ready for a week of wake adventures, want to hook up with a boat and driver for an afternoon of shredding, or would like a lesson in…
My visit to the exclusive Sloan Estate winery
My day at the exclusive Sloan Estate winery: On a nice Friday morning, the sun was shining brightly, there were some cumulus clouds and a slight breeze. I started my usual day trip in the Napa Valley, but this one…
Places to go when dating in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a state of the United States of America. This state is sometimes abbreviated as PA. It borders states such as Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia. It has a population of around 13 million people. It has a varied…
Visitor’s Guide to Tampa, Florida, USA
The city of Tampa is located on the western coast of the state of Florida in the United States. With a thriving commercial port and many waterfront areas, Tampa is also close to several notable beaches, such as Clearwater and…
What you can expect to pay a Playa del Carmen real estate agent
Paying someone else for a job, even if they have done a good job, is never something to hope for. The same goes for the Realtors of Playa del Carmen. Real estate agent fees are considered by some to be…
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