Is It Finally Time for You to Cut the Cable?
Several years ago, a co-worker walked into my office grinning. I asked why he was so happy and he told me he had finally dropped cable. I didn’t know much about streaming, so I asked him if he quit watching TV. He said no; he had Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and a couple of other services I’d never heard of.
Read full storyThe Only Diet That Always Loses Weight for Me And It’s Very Easy and Completely Free
Have you tried losing weight, but none of the diets work for you?. Especially the diets that cost money? They’re not only complicated, but you have to pay someone money to use them. Or worse, you pay them money and then have to buy their crappy tasting food. And worse still, they don’t result in weight loss. Even if they did, how long can you keep them up? To me, they’re not sustainable. I’m not going to eat one brand of microwave food the rest of my life. Or count points like I’m sitting at a blackjack table.
Read full storyThese Five Tips Will Help You Start Losing Weight Right Now
Hey, trust me, I’ve been there. You’ve decided you want to start losing weight, but you’re not ready to commit to a full-fledged diet plan. After all, that’s a lot of commitment, and the price of failure is just too high. When I start thinking about meal planning, careful shopping, and Yech!, exercise, I lose the will to get started.
Read full storyHow to Enjoy Two Fun Things at Once in Las Vegas, Nevada
If you made a list of everything that Las Vegas, Nevada is famous for, gardens and chocolate probably wouldn't be too close to the top. In an attempt at creating an environment you never need to leave, many hotels and casinos have what they call gardens. But a palm tree and a few orchids do not make a garden.
Read full storyIf You Cruise, You Will Love the Sail Away from Miami, Florida
Sail Away From Miami, FloridaImage by Darryl Brooks. Do you like to cruise? Are you thinking about taking your first cruise or cruising again after the year off we all shared?. Sail Away From Miami, FloridaImage by Darryl Brooks.
Read full storyA Photo Walk Through Historic Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is a beautiful and historic city with many things to do and sights to see. And as such, it is a photographer's dream. I have been there dozens of times and taken thousands of images of this lovely city.
Read full storyWhy Not Plan Your Fabulous Destination Wedding at Home in Lawrenceville, Georgia?
Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, GeorgiaImage by Author. Destination weddings have grown exponentially in popularity over the last decade. After all, what could be better than combining a (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime event with the trip of a lifetime? Especially if Daddy is paying for it. (Sorry, Dads; and Moms). But travel has been severely curtailed over the last year or so, and not every family has a budget for such extravagance. So, why not have your destination wedding right here in Lawrenceville, Georgia?
Read full storyCoastal Charm in the Historic City by the Sea, Brunswick, Georgia
Along the Marsh in Brunswick GeorgiaImage by Author. Many people know Brunswick, Georgia, as the jumping-off point for Saint Simons and Jekyll Islands. Others know it as the mid-point between Jacksonville and Savannah on I-95, complete with hotels, gas, and food. And for almost five decades, 70,000 federal law enforcement officers have known Brunswick as the home of FLETC, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. And to those, I salute you.
Read full storyNo Matter What You're Doing July 4th in Marietta, Georgia, Stop in Here
Marietta, Georgia National CemeteryImage by Author. The 4th of July is a major holiday in America for a good reason. It celebrates the day we won our independence from those pesky redcoats across the pond. And no place celebrates the 4th better than Marietta, Georgia. A parade, concerts, art and craft shows, and of course, fireworks.
Read full storyThe Old Landmark on the New Waterfront in Seattle, Washington
The aquarium in Seattle, Washington, wasn't my first aquarium, but it should have been. As far as first aquariums go, the one in Orlando's Sea World isn't even in the top ten, but that one was my first, and it wasn't that memorable. This was back when aquariums were just glorified fish tanks and were as exciting as browsing the fish department at Petsmart.
Read full story4 Sections of Korean Tanker Left After Fire Near Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Twenty-One months after the doomed Korean freighter, Golden Ray, capsized in the bay between Brunswick and Saint Simons Island, Georgia, residents may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The salvage operation finally reached the halfway point when the engine section was removed on May 8. Then, less than a week later, as the next cut was being readied, disaster struck again.
Read full storyIf You Want the Freshest Fried Seafood in Bellingham, Washington, Go Where the Fishermen Are
Even though it lies at the opposite corner of the country from us, we have visited Bellingham, Washington, many times, and it's on the shortlist for our future travels. There is much to see and do there and wonderful people and food. But no matter how much or little time we have to spend there, a stop for lunch at the Web Locker is always on the list.
Read full storyA Hidden Oasis in Roswell, Georgia
As a photographer and a long-time resident of Dunwoody, I have spent a lot of time in the various National Parks that make up the Chattahoochee River National Park Area. I spent many hours hiking through the one from the Island Ford Visitor Center just south of the river. But I never paid much attention to the one that borders Hwy 9 in Roswell, Georgia, that runs from Riverside Road up to Oxbo Road. That is until one day when I got turned around.
Read full storyChastain Park, 268 Acres of Fun, Arts, Entertainment and Sports in Atlanta, Georgia
Chastain Park is not only the largest park in Atlanta, Georgia; it's the most diverse and just plain fun. I've written before about taking a photo siesta at lunchtime to escape from the rigors of my job. And while I love Piedmont Park and many others in Atlanta, Chastain Park kept me coming back time and time again. Each section of the park has something new and different to offer.
Read full storyStep Into the Forest Primeval near San Francisco, California
Just 11 miles north of San Francisco, California, at the southern end of a chain of National Forests that extends to the Canadian Border, lies Muir Woods. I have been in National Parks and Forests all over the nation as a photographer, but this one is special.
Read full storyThe Beautiful, Historic Courthouse in Decatur, Georgia
As a native Atlantan, I have lived all over the metropolitan area. As a child, I grew up in DeKalb County and, after a 20-year hiatus in Gwinnett, returned to DeKalb for another 20 years before heading out to Forsyth County. In both of my DeKalb residencies, I proudly served several times on a jury in the county seat of Decatur, Georgia.
Read full storyA Hidden Oasis in Sandy Springs, Georgia
I lived and worked near Sandy Springs, Georgia, for about twenty years. At least a couple of times a week, I would use my lunch break by taking my camera out to one of the many area parks to walk, relax, and take some pictures. And one of my favorite destinations was a little-known oasis hidden just off the six-lane commuter highway between Sandy Springs and Roswell.
Read full storyThe Best Los Angeles County Has to Offer is in Long Beach, California
We have set sail on cruises from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Ensenada, Mexico. And for our pre- and post-cruise accommodations, we always choose Long Beach, California. Even though it is in Los Angeles County and only about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, it is a world away in terms of the ambiance. Don't get me wrong, it's still very much a southern California town and clearly part of a larger metropolis, but it is just so pleasant and inviting, we return there year after year.
Read full storyThere is Only One Way to See Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We have visited Fort Lauderdale, Florida, many times, either as its own destination or before and after a cruise. The hotels we chose ranged from south of Port Everglades up to Lauderdale by the Sea, but there is one thing in common: every trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida shared, and that is how we chose to see the sites.
Read full storyThere's Less Than a Month to Train For the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia
After running virtually in 2020, the Peachtree Road Race returns in 2021 to Atlanta, Georgia, for the 52nd running, although it will be spread out over two days. Sixty thousand are expected to participate, and that many more will watch the annual 10K road race. Details are still being ironed out on Covid-19 safety measures.
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