When Jewish children are 13, or like me, 12, they typically have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, which can encompass many lovely traditions, and many stressful ones. We lead a synagogue service, to varying degrees and often read a portion of the Torah and/or an excerpt from the prophets (the […]
It is January, and that means that many of my friends are rather chilly. My friends in Utah check in at 29 degrees, while those in New York are a not-so-balmy 40. Even Los Angeles is 55 degrees. But here in paradise it is a comfortable 73. Yes, it has […]
The next couple of weeks are really busy here. (I say that like it is unusual. OK, so super busy is the norm. At least this is all fun stuff.) Starting this weekend with Last Chef Standing, followed by an evening of Bordeaux and then the Key West Food and […]
Nothing puts a damper on vacation planning faster than talk of a budget. But let me tell you, this is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, and certainly one that should be discussed first. Why? It is far less stressful to go on a vacation that you […]
Pardon me as we clean up the site a bit today. Will be back soon with travel tips, eating adventures and more tales from the rock.
I haven’t been to Cafe Sole in over five years. I was unimpressed with the service and general attitude at Cafe Sole, so after they opened Bistro Sole on White Street, I didn’t rush over there. Bistro Sole is in a location that, in my five years in Key West, […]
I hadn’t been to Antonia’s in about five and a half years. Why? Last time I was there it was only okay, and was quite expensive, so it never seemed like a good idea to go back. Several months ago it was bought and taken over by one of the […]
A new year means plans, goals and often, resolutions. I usually don’t make them, but last year I had a few: 1. New, smaller wardrobe (which means the weight loss must happen) 2. Calmer (which means I need to exercise more so that I am too tired to be argumentative.) […]
It’s that time of year… when people hear it is my birthday, then tell me how sorry they are. Clearly I must have suffered having my birthday on Christmas Eve. I assure you, I did not. Not in the least. But as I am another year older (gasp!) and another […]
Settling in for a few days of relaxation is pretty easy, especially in beautiful surroundings, with drink service. The Iberostar Grand Hotel did not disappoint. Service throughout the property was friendly and for the most part, very good. Drink service around the pool could be a bit slow, but frankly, […]