Bottoms Up: Candoni Merlot D.O.C. Italy

Before the days of ancient Rome’s greatness, Italy was home of the Etruscans. Their hand-painted frescoes depicted figured vibrant with life, often eating, dancing or playing musical instruments. We...

Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Julia Othmer

I must admit, I have not always been a big fan of female singer/songwriters. It always seemed like everyone that I listened to sounded the exact same. The lyrics were the same, the guitars all...

Watching the Sun Set with the Jolly Pirates

While Sheryl and I were in Aruba, we made a point each night to watch the sun set with our feet in the sand. We would normally just go to the high-rise area, find a good bar with cheap drinks, and...

Salt-Crusted Shrimp & A Sophisticated Lady

Let’s get this party started with a nice cold adult beverage. I am all about sipping on the latest fashion and this drink is new, even for me! The Sophisticated Lady is cucumber based drink with a...

Staying at MVC Eagle Beach Aruba

When we started to plan our trip to Aruba, we had no idea where to stay. We are not really into the whole resort thing, so we wanted to stay away from that part of town. With a little bit of...

Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn is True Grit

Now, the highlight of this film comes in the acting. Jeff Bridges, also the star of the major hit film Tron (also in theaters right now) puts on one of his, if not his best performance. The title of...

Private Dining Options at Sunda New Asian

When I first met Sheryl, she wasn’t a huge fan of sushi. We talked about it and she tried it a few times, but was never that excited about it. Things have changed over the past couple of years and...

Sipping on a Grand Smash

When I first tasted the drink, I about spit it out. It was horrible. But then I let the flavors hang out in my mouth for a minute and decided to give it another shot. The second, third, and forth sip...