Boating in Marco Island

One of our favorite vacation spots in the world, Marco Island. Each year we rent a boat and explore the 10,000 Islands.  One day, I really would like to live on one of the islands.  But until that point, I’ll just pretend. We anchor the boat at Rookery Bay and fish, swim and go shelling.…

Fireworks Rant: Why no Mickey Mouse fireworks?

As fireworks light the sky this Independence Day, I get frustrated. Since I live in the land of Disney, I get to see fireworks on demand. And while I love the patriotic events – I can’t help to ask myself …why are there no Mickey Mouse fireworks?? I mean – it’s three circles! They can…

Summer Vacation – Marco Island!

It’s vacation time! We are lucky enough to travel each year to Marco Island. If you like the beach, hot temperatures, boating and shelling, this is the perfect place. There are also a number of great little beach bars – so it’s the perfect family destination! There are a number of other options- but most…

Review: HBO’s The Newsroom

Disclaimer:  I consider myself to be a huge Aaron Sorkin fan.  I watched every episode of Sports Night when it originally aired – I still have each one of a VHS tape.  I’ve seen his movies and of course, also have a love affair with The West Wing, and wish in real life I could…

Finding a summer exercise routine

Summer means fining a new routine – and that routine for me needs to include exercise.  But that also means heading indoors.  I still try to squeeze in some evening bike rides – or early morning ones.  However living in Florida makes that difficult as it gets hot quick and most days end with rain.…