Nowadays, most of us take photos with our cell phones and, thanks to the cloud, we can instantly share them with our family, friends and followers. In most cases, it’s a convenient option when time is limited and the picture is nearly flawless. Unfortunately, most of the pictures in our camera rolls aren’t perfect and need to be edited in...
There comes a time in every device's life when it reaches the end of the road. You try your best to delay the inevitable by buying that truly hideous bulky case and installing every annoying software update, but one day your slightly obsolete baby will power on no more. Unfortunately for me, that moment finally came for my beloved iPod Touch...
I was a little bummed to learn that one of the best deals ever will soon meet its end. The Lifetime Senior Pass available from the National Parks Service is scheduled to increase from $10.00 to $80.00 sometime this year (2017). I don't meet the age requirement yet, but I was looking forward to it because of the wonderful time...
For the second leg of my Ultimate Bucket List For the Next Decade And Beyond (but really, I’m shooting for a decade)™, voy al sur- I’m heading to Central and South America. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of knocking off a considerable chunk of must-sees by visiting Cozumel, Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile, and Easter Island, but...
There's something to be said for knowing who you are and where you come from. There's clarity when you have evidence, documented or anecdotal, of which ancestor first arrived on these shores. There's closure when you can pinpoint the village that your forebear(s) left in their quest to seek a greater fortune or better life. That is the story of...
Now that I've been traveling internationally for well over a decade, I think it's time to challenge myself a bit more. I've accepted that my wanderlust might never be completely quenched due to work obligations, budget concerns or both. However, I'm a firm believer in declaring what you want as the first step in making it happen. Here I go! Perhaps...
Since going natural in July 2009, I've had a love/hate relationship with my hair. Well, that's not exactly true. I don't hate my hair; I was frustrated learning what worked best for it. Despite my hair growing into a thick, beautiful mass of curls, it remained at the same length for a couple of years. After trying what felt like a...
I was searching for a unique place to take my daughter, Carisa for her birthday this past weekend. As luck would have it, I learned about a restaurant that was located in the Cobb County International Airport at McCollum Field. Okay, that sounded compelling enough for me to want to check it out. Of course, I didn't tell her where we...
After months of planning, you're finally ready to embark on that much-needed vacation. Armed for a week of glorious sightseeing, you've got the plane tickets, the rental car and hotel confirmations and an array of outfits for different occasions. But did you remember the most important item of all: a comfortable pair of shoes? We've all seen her, Impractical Irene. The kind...
Hello, Readers! Today’s post is the first of seven daily posts that I am writing for the Problogger 'Find Your Blogging Groove' challenge. It’s meant to encourage bloggers to post more frequently and thoughtfully. I am going to tackle a not-so-easy to discuss issue today, so buckle your seat belts...