Article Archives for 02/2010
Preternaturally, Ineffably, Ambrosial, The Farm
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomBoy! The Farm has changed! I hadn’t been to The Farm in well over a year. Why? Well, a year ago the small plates were small and my husband Wes is a hearty eater. He just couldn’t get enough to eat. Not any more!
Skiing on Glass
by Wet Set Village Waterski Club of Wet SetIn days past, the river was the place to be. Get up early for a set “on the glass.” Take a few laps and change off with your driver. The rest of the day was too rough, but hey it was so much fun.
So Why Are So Many People Renting?
by David Ohara of Home Savings Solutions80% of California residents can afford to buy a home in Modesto. Over 50% can afford to buy a home in CA. When considering the median income vs. median home price which has fallen an average of 50% state wide.
Why Foster Children Are Soooooooo Successful
by Don Wilcott of Edwards MansionIn a way, I feel sorry for the children with early development advantages, lacking character-building experiences. As a foster child, I speak from personal experiences but I am sure almost every (adult) foster child would concur with this idea of the foster child advantage.
An Experience that will Impact Your Palate Forever
by Martha Green of The Eating Room“Dhat Island” is the owner’s fusion of Southern and Caribbean cooking. Angela is from the South and Carlo from the Caribbean…a perfect match for a wonderfully paired couple. I was completely blown away by Dhat Island.
Echo Friendly Travel
by Lynda Schauf of Laura's Travel Services IncOne of today’s biggest travel trends includes eco-awareness. Many travelers are much more concerned about the environment than they have been in the past and thus make corresponding choices about where they travel and where they stay.
Switzerland is more than Skiing!
by Lynda Schauf of Laura's Travel Services IncMost travelers go to Switzerland to experience the alpine peaks and to ski. This article beautifully describes the delights associated with also visiting the Swiss cities of Zurich, Lucerne and Lausanne, detailing how they
“… offer wonderful and interesting art, colorful old towns and beautiful waterfront settings worthy of a visit on your way to the slopes.” Specific attractions of these wonderful urban centers are detailed, including Zurich’s Backer Park and it’s red light district and, just one-hour south, Lucerne’s medieval Chapel Bridge. Finally, highlights of the city of Lausanne, perched “elegantly above Lake Geneva,” and home to the International Olympic Committee since 1915, are provided for the potential traveler to Switzerland.
