St. Augustine: Different perspectives
If you have never discovered this Atlantic coast treasure or it has been awhile since you’ve visited, you may be…
From battered to victorious
For Lori Bajares, domestic violence hits close to home. She remembers her personal nightmare all too well. The bruises, black…
Par-tee on the lake
When Jan Zacharchuk moved to Lake County from St. Petersburg in 2005, she was surprised by the area’s beautiful, pristine…
Spain — Conversations worth having
Imagine my surprise when I checked out of a luxury resort in Spain after a week’s stay and the final…
Fair winds in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires (or “Fair Winds” in English) is a name befitting South America’s second largest city. The youthful, fashion-conscious population…
Man up ‘n shop!
Getting a man to shop might be like pulling teeth. In fact, when compared to shopping, pulling teeth may sound…
Atlanta — A peach of a place
Although I was not born there, Atlanta was my adopted hometown for many years and is the place where I…
Welcome home, Vietnam Vets
More than 58,000 American soldiers gave their lives during the Vietnam War. Some of the soldiers who survived received a…
