Archive for May, 2008
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008A solar phenomena occurred during my visit to Key West a few weeks ago. I was riding along Duval Street when I noticed people stopping to look up at the sky. It was freaky and disturbing, like a scene out of a space movie.
So, of course I had to poke my head out the window [...]
The Legend of the Crystal Skulls
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Mystery has always surrounded the Legend of The Crystal Skulls. I’ve heard different versions of the legend throughout the years, such. I had heard the legend originated with the Native Americans. I also visited Chichen Itza and noticed all the skulls at this ancient site. Others say that aliens gave the skulls to mankind and [...]
Winning Wednesday: Josh Groban Awake:LIVE CD/DVD
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008I still HEART Josh Groban and our three winners from our giveaway will love him also, if they don’t already. If you aren’t a winner, never fear, you can watch a 20 minute video which is an excerpt of the DVD or just go visit Josh’s site and buy yourself a copy. It is worth [...]
Winning Wednesday: A Journey into Michealangelo’s Rome
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Ah! The romance and culture of Rome is something that needs to be seen with one’s own eyes. Angela K. Nickerson’s A Journey into Michealangelo’s Rome is the perfect guide to follow in the footsteps of one of the great masters of art. This 163 page Artbook Series publication by Roaring Forties Press is a [...]
On the Move Approved - Kids Topics to Go, for Family Travel
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008There are several ways to deal with - er, I mean, enjoy - a family road trip. Keeping children entertained in the car is so important, because the incessant whines of “I’m bored,” “Are we there yet?” and “She’s touching my side of the seat!” make long car rides intolerable. Some of us prefer to [...]
Interview and Book Giveaway: Angela K. Nickerson
Monday, May 19th, 2008A Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome offers a fascinating exploration of Roman culture, art, and politics, as well as a visual feast of Renaissance art and contemporary photographs. Street maps allow the reader to navigate through the city and discover Rome as Michelangelo knew it and as it exists today.
Angela K. Nickerson is based in Sacramento, [...]
Giveaway: Josh Groban’s Awake: LIVE CD/DVD set
Monday, May 19th, 2008I HEART Josh Groban. There. I’ve stated it to the world. I’m also excited to have a copy of his Internet Limited Edition CD/DVD Awake: Live which includes bonus tracks.
I listened to the CD this weekend while cleaning the house and boy does it have some tracks that are perfect for a romantic roadtrip. Josh’s [...]
Top 5 Gulf Coast Beaches
Sunday, May 18th, 2008As aired on May 18, 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA on The Around Town Show.
Summer in the US is the time where most families head to the beach. These are my picks for the 2008 beach season. This list is based on personal experience, family friendly offerings, sand quality, and overall good times. Feel free [...]
Top 10 Summer Adventure Travel Destinations
Saturday, May 17th, 2008This happens every summer: I get a new pair of cute sandals that fit nicely in the store, and then the first day out - bam! Sore feet and blisters. This may sound familiar to fellow fans of soft adventure travel. Non-stressful hiking, plus walking tours, pretty much make up the kind of summer vacation [...]
On the Move Approved: Short Stuffs by Klutz
Friday, May 16th, 2008My kids and I love Klutz products. The irreverent activity books, nifty crafts and entertaining games come in compact kits or books that are ideal for travel.
Many Klutz items have accompanied us on road trips and plane rides. In particular, Kids Travel: A Backseat Survival Kit is chock full of games, puzzles, mysteries, quizzes, trivia [...]
