Throughout our life we are exposed to many different traditions. Have you ever stopped to think where some of them have come from? Not many people do. We participate in events or do things a certain way because that is the way it was always done. This is interesting to me since in many [...]
Spring break is traditionally a time to party for college and university students. It’s a way to let off some steam from the stress of classes and have fun. Of course, spring break isn’t just for students, it’s also one of the best times of year to go on a holiday with your [...]
Spring break comes but once a year, usually occurring the third or fourth week of March, or the first week of April. This is the time of year when all those living things, dormant through winter months, begin to rejuvenate from increased sunlight and warmer temperatures. This is a time for everyone, not just [...]
A lot of things are important about college. For many people, it is the time in life when they really come into their own. You learn your future career, you make friendships that my last the rest of your life, you might meet the girl or boy of your dreams and fall in love. [...]
There comes a season that every college student across America looks forward to. It’s when the climate warms up, the flowers start to bloom and the trees fill out. Clearly I’m talking about spring. So, why do college students get so excited about Mother Nature’s work? That’s an easy one. Spring is also a [...]
When most of us ponder spring break and summer getaways, we tend to picture a sandy beach with crashing waves and warm rays of sunlight. Where did such an image derive from? I suppose it stems back to the old days of hitting the coast any time you possibly can for a bit of [...]
If you spend any time out on the water in a boat you’ve probably found it difficult to take along your camera. Water and electronics generally don’t mix. The problem with that is taking pictures to remember your adventure just isn’t possible without risking ruining your camera. That’s not the case with water proof [...]
The barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico form an interesting coastline. One such island, St. George Island, is situated in Franklin County in Florida. The island is very small and has retained it’s peacefulness and unspoiled scenery. A four mile bridge connects the island over the Apalachicola Bay to the mainland. It’s a [...]
The living is easy in the laid back South Bay area of California. There are three so called Beach Cities - Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and the most famous of all, Redondo Beach, California. Residents and visitors alike, love the wide beaches, the almost 300 days of recorded sunshine every year and the lifestyle [...]
Everybody wants that condo by the shore. I can’t begin to tell you how many people have said to me “I’d like to have a home on the coast.” Well gee, ain’t that a big surprise. In reality most of us crave a house by the ocean waves and warm sand. The mere thought [...]