Searching for Andrew Jackson

Searching for Andrew Jackson

I have in mind a picture never taken: a gaunt young man, black haired, pale-skinned. He is standing along the edge of a dirt road somewhere in DeKalb County, Alabama. He has a hat in one hand; with the other hand, he shields his eyes from the sun...

Favorite Panama Pics

What better day than a Friday for a virtual vacation in Panama? Follow this link to see a library of favorite pics from last weekend’s jaunt in our new favorite Central American paradise!

Review – Coconut Lodge, Panama City, Panama

If you’re headed to Panama City to explore the culture, relax and recharge, or be pampered almost beyond belief, your search is over. Book a room at Coconut Lodge, and book it now. (And hurry! I’ve been gone just twelve hours, I’m...

The Great Meals: Dinner at Coconut Lodge

The Great Meals: Dinner at Coconut Lodge

Despite how often we eat — and how often we photograph our food — I remember very few specific meals. Often, it’s virtually impossible to recall what we ate just a few nights ago, much less years ago. And then, there are those...

Built to be Friendly

A while back, I signed up for NextDoor.com, a social network that, in theory, helps neighbors connect with neighbors. On the surface, that sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? But, over several months, apart from one individual who I suspect...

Amsterdam

We made it to Amsterdam just in time for the “Amsterdam Hamsterdance Festival.” Hamsters are everywhere. Everyone in the city dresses up like a hamster. This is mandatory. There are men who go from house to house, hotel to hotel, hauling...