Not since the days of Hanna-Barbera has Kings Dominion seen such a colorful collection of characters and family-sized fun. The multi-million dollar expansion known as Planet Snoopy covers almost 14-acres and is the largest PEANUTS™-themed children’s area in the world. With a total of 18 rides, some re-themed from the former line-up and some completely new to the […]
Spread the Good: Voluntourism with Universal Orlando and Give Kids the World
04/23/2013 by
One of the many benefits of my job as a writer is that I get to share news, events and attractions with others. A lot of the activities and events are things that I actually do myself, but an equal amount involves just getting the word out about good things that are going on, whether […]
From the Bow of a Boat: Tree Frogs, Fish Tacos and Samplings of Summer
04/22/2013 by
We took the boat out for the first ride of the year last weekend. It’s always nice to get back out on the water after a long, cold winter. We do most of our boating and jet-skiing in the James River or Lake Anna, which is in Louisa County, Virginia. This particular trip was to Lake […]
Backyard Sessions: Miley Cyrus shows her best work yet
04/02/2013 by
I’m drawn to female singers with deep, distinctive and soulful voices … think: Patty Loveless, Karen Carpenter, Dusty Springfield, Bobbie Gentry and Miley Cyrus. Yeah, you read that right. Miley Cyrus. If you’re only familiar with the pop-princess-Hannah-Montana side of Miley, take another listen. The “Party in the U.S.A.” and “Best of Both Worlds” singer […]
An Ode to National Pi(e) Day
03/14/2013 by
In honor of National Pi Day (3.14 on 3/14, get it?), I thought I would celebrate with my favorite type of Pi. Being the literate, and non-mathematical, type of person that I am, my favorite type of Pi does not involve math. No, my favorite type of Pi is spelled “Pie” and it involves eggs, […]
Trop-Rockin’ with Balmy Palms
03/12/2013 by
You don’t have to read very many of my posts to figure out what an island girl I am. I mean, really, I named my blog “Somewhere in the Sand.” How much more of a clue do you need? Give me a swaying hammock, a shady palm tree and some nice, soft sand beneath my […]
Ben & Jerry Go Greek
03/11/2013 by
From the cute cow (who doesn’t love a cute cow?) to the creative use of flavor names like Chubby Hubby, Imagine Whirled Peace, Phish Food, Chunky Monkey, Coffee Caramel Buzz and Karamel Sutra, and those dedicated to celebrities such as Jerry Garcia (Cherry Garcia), Jimmy Fallon (Late Night Snack) and Stephen Colbert (Americone Dream), Ben […]
It’s All in the Bag
03/08/2013 by
I have a confession to make. I’m a bit of a bag lady. No, not that kind. I mean literally, bags. As in those fabric-covered treasure chests in which to stuff all of the various junk deeply important items that I think know I will need at any given time. Not one for shoe shopping (that alone […]
Blueberry and Lemon
03/08/2013 by
This sounds better than any pancake I’ve ever had. Lemon and blueberries. How amazing is that?
Hoofprints in the Sand
01/23/2013 by
I’ve always been a horse girl. Posters, figurines and Black Beauty books surrounded me as a child, preteen and beyond. While I don’t decorate my walls and shelves with equine icons anymore, I do still have an affinity for a soft mane and a friendly whinny. When I can combine my love of horses with […]
Happy Wholidays from Universal’s Islands of Adventure
12/24/2012 by
Seuss Landing is easily the most festively decorated spot in all of the Universe (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, that is). Sure, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is always snow-covered and stocked with snowmen and steam engines, but all of the greenery and red-trimmed wreaths just add a special sparkle […]
