-
Poem: 5:30 a.m.
He’s inconsolable againRiding that wave which is his tongueHe knows what he wantsEven with his eyes closedEarly morning sighs of reliefConfident that I’m going to walk up those stairs Every morning to rescue him From that wood framed boxBars disguised as great craftsmanshipImpatience in the form of innocenceBrilliant
-
Coconut Oil Dots
I swear by coconut oil. Whether I’m cooking with it or lathering on my body the benefits are definitely there. About a month ago I started oil pulling. I know, I know. It’s trending in a major way. I only started because I HATE the dentist (by hate I mean I’m scared) and my tooth was bothering me because…
-
Manatee Viewing Center at Apollo Beach
Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach is not only a local electric company but also a manatee viewing center and refuge. Manatees flock in large numbers to the power station’s discharge canal where saltwater – taken from Tampa Bay to cool Unit 4 – flows, clean and warm, back to the bay. As Tampa…
-
DIY Healthy Makeup Remover Wipes
I’ve seen a lot of DIY makeup remover wipes, but none that use unbleached paper towels (or a mason jar). White paper towels are bleached using chemicals and that’s something I really don’t want to put on my face (or anywhere else!). Here is a cheaper, healthier option to the makeup remover cloths. It’s something…
-
Hyde Park Chalk Walk in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts (TBBCA) 6th annual Chalk Walk art festival took place March 14th through the 16th at Hyde Park Village in Tampa, FL. The ribbed sidewalk displayed vibrant chalk masterpieces in front of upscale boutiques as critics admired and snapped pictures along the way. Food trucks and vendors…
-
Robin Kavanagh Gallery
Robin Kavanagh is a Canada based artist and graphic designer who has been painting and drawing seriously for almost 25 years. Click here to read Robin’s full biography and to view his artwork. Kavanagh describes his work below each portrait. Love and Muse – oil on panel This is a simple portrait of my love…
-
A Pirate Adventure off the Florida Coast in Photographs
Ahoy!It was another crazy night in Clearwater aboard Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise and most spliced the main brace (drank a few). Many got splify and it was a time had by many as some gained their “sea legs” for the first time. A group of entrepreneurs from all over the world met in Florida to…
-
Tarpon Springs at the Sponge Docks
Tarpon Springs, located on the west coast of Florida just 40 miles South of Tampa, is a modest Greek town that is home to the Sponge Docks. In fact, Tarpon Springs has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the United States. The first Greek immigrants arrived in the city during the…
-
Quick & Easy Peach Frozen Yogurt
It’s HOT in Florida which means frozen anything can be eaten year-round. My peach craving finally won so to cure my desire for the fuzzy fruit and help me cool off at the same time, I decided to make Peach Frozen Yogurt. Some might say I’m a yogurt fanatic but it really satisfies my tart-tooth. I…
-
Dry Erase Prize Wheel
Ah, the beloved prize wheel. It’s been entertaining people for decades. Winning something somehow never gets old. I recently had the opportunity to create a prize wheel for a job fair. The great thing about this wheel is its ability to change themes thanks to its dry erase surface. It can be used professionally or…
“Write in recollection and amazement for yourself.” – Kerouac
Slangshot 