Discovering Fjords and Kilts Aboard Holland America’s Eurodam, Part 1
As the Eurodam slowly drifts past castles, lighthouses and tiny islands, I relax in a leather recliner at the Crow’s Nest bar, looking back on a wonderful 10-day “Fjords and Kilts” cruise through the north Atlantic. My adventure began on Friday in Copenhagen, Denmark, where I boarded the 930-ft.-long ms Eurodam. Launched last month, the [...]
“Don’t Panic” Pasta
Depending on your school district the call to return to the classroom is growing louder. For all you stay-at-home moms this approaching day is better than your most treasured Christmas morning. As everyone piles on the bus, you can’t help but dance a little jig the whole way home. For those of you that work [...]
Reel Truth Reviews – Spreading infectious misinformation since 2007
[slideshow=10,162,240] Space Chimps: The best film of the year. See it now! The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor: I can’t decide what I hate most about this film: the idiotic title or the idiotic Brendan Fraser? Hmmm, guess I’ll go with Fraser if only because I used to like the guy. Come on Brendan, [...]
Greg’s Getaway – Rustic Beach-Front Charm at Ventura’s Pierpont Inn
I’ve stayed in lots of beach-front hotels, some five-stars and some motel-like. But until a recent stop at the historic Pierpont Inn in Ventura, I had never encountered anything on the waterfront with such a mixture of luxury and rustic charm. Opened in 1910, the Pierpont Inn was designed by legendary architect Sumner P. Hunt, [...]
Happy, Healthy Hooverville – Tuna Supreme Casserole
It’s dinner time AGAIN and though I have a craving for seafood, I saw the prices at the market and decided to rethink this idea or possibly not feed the kids. The kids tend to get noisy and cranky if not fed, so I guess I will rethink my seafood fantasy meal. I head straight [...]
The Compact Dish – 7/17/08
Jambang Connecting (SST 2008) Jambang…. Whoooaaa dudes! You’re totally playing these songs on top of a piano at 4a.m. in my house right now! This may not be a very smart band, but if you need a reason to paint yourself 30 different colors and cross-dress, their record might be it. Occasionally exhilarating and unendingly [...]
Happy, Healthy Hooverville – Marinated Eye of Round
Summer is moving along and the kids are now whining about the Back To School commercials on TV reminding everyone that summer will soon fade into bookbags, football practice, and homework. You are secretly praying the day will arrive although the summer days can be relaxing and fun. Just when you are in the mood [...]
Greg’s Getaway – Art and Hidden Treasure in Laguna Beach
Some towns have a swagger, but Laguna Beach has a sway, kind of like an artist’s brush or a palm tree waving in a summer breeze. Located near the sands of Southern California, the city was made for weekend getaways. Like many, I visit Laguna each summer for the annual Festival of Arts and Pageant [...]
Greg’s Getaway – The Eurodam
MS Eurodam Takes to the Water for European Summer Fun Nothing says travel and adventure like a cruise ship. It can be easy, relatively inexpensive, and simple or luxurious. There are cruises for families, couples, singles, friends, business people, and more. And with exotic new ports opening all the time, it’s no wonder cruising has [...]
Happy, Healthy Hooverville – Southern Burgers
A Weekly Guide to Cooking, Great Depression Style Saturday Night- Those are two words that always conjure up quite a variety of different images from weeks and years passed. These memories and olfactory hues tend to vary exponentially depending on the time frame of our life from which they emanate. For instance, the Saturday night dinner [...]