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Florida Keys Trip:  Part 1 – Islamorada

Florida Keys Trip:  Part 1 – Islamorada

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I was out last week on a long awaited trip down to our country’s southeastern tip to spend some time in America’s tropical oasis, the Florida Keys.  Going along with another couple, we left the turning autumn leaves and plummeting temps of Western Maryland for the sunny skies, warm temperatures (make that extremely hot and humid temperatures), and the warm waters of both the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. We started last Saturday out of BWI on a Southwest plane…

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Getting Older:  Another Sign of the Times

Getting Older:  Another Sign of the Times

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I’m celebrating another birthday this week.  I’ve been blessed to live for quite a few revolutions around that big ‘ol yellow-orange ball that travels across the sky every day, but I am starting to see some reminders that I’m not as young as I used to be.  My minds still thinks it’s a strapping lad in the prime of his mid-twenties; however, the real boss – my actual body – has to throw up a few roadblocks every now and…

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Tipping:  It’s Gotten Out of Control

Tipping:  It’s Gotten Out of Control

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I want to take a few moments to talk about the elephant in the room, or – more importantly, in the restaurant, café, or coffee shop.  Yes, I’m talking about tipping.  For some reason, the tipping culture in this country has seemingly run off of the rails, and I’m not quite sure why. Now, I’ll be the first person to admit that servers and bartenders deserve to be tipped for good service.  Lord knows, a competent waiter/waitress/bartender is hard to…

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The Fall Fast-Food Drink Menu: Sickly Sweet Treats

The Fall Fast-Food Drink Menu: Sickly Sweet Treats

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Officially, fall is almost upon us.  Unofficially, your local fast-food outlet has already gone into full “pumpkin crazy” mode, flooding the market with cinnamon, nutmeg, and other fall spices which now make up the bulk of their autumnal offerings. That being said, most of these drinks, while they may be delicious (I wouldn’t know because I don’t drink this expensive garbage) – are certainly not good for one’s overall health.  The sheer amount of calories and sugar in many of…

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Losing Weight:  Can An Old Dog Be Taught Some New Tricks?

Losing Weight:  Can An Old Dog Be Taught Some New Tricks?

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Ahhhhh, youth.  I remember those care-free days when I was in my early twenties.  Days when I could eat whatever I wanted with seemingly no consequences.  I’d get two quarter-pounders with cheese from ‘McDonald’s’, wash that down with three slices of pizza from ‘Papa John’s’, and still never move an inch in my waistline.  You know, back in the days when – as a younger man – I had the metabolism of a blast furnace. Alas, those days are over. …

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Healthy Eating:  A Deliberate Act

Healthy Eating:  A Deliberate Act

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I know, I know.  Another article preaching the platitudes of healthy eating and a healthier lifestyle, but let’s face it – none of us are getting any younger.  I’m at the age where I’m routinely hearing about friends, co-workers, or acquaintances who are experiencing major health scares or even worse, I’ll read their obituary in the local paper.  I don’t know about you, but I’m on the cusp of retirement, and I’m not ready to cash in my chips just…

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Summer Cocktails:  Fun In The Sun

Summer Cocktails:  Fun In The Sun

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The heat of summer has me longing for the shade of my front porch, where I can leisurely sit in the evenings with a good book or just watch the world go by.  There’s also nothing better than sipping on a summer cocktail whilst I enjoy a good parch sit, but what to drink?  I’ve seen plenty of videos and tik-toks on summer drink hacks that look fun, refreshing, and tasty.  Here’s a sample of a few that you might…

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Road Trip:  Deep Creek Lake, MD

Road Trip:  Deep Creek Lake, MD

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For someone who has lived in Western Maryland for most of his life, I had never been to the Deep Creek Lake area of Western Maryland – an oversight I happily corrected over the recent Easter weekend.  Located in western-most Garrett County, it is Maryland’s largest fresh-water lake (fun fact – all the lakes in Maryland are man-made), covering over 3900 acres and consisting of over 65 miles of shoreline.  As one can imagine, it has year-round outdoor opportunities –…

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Egg Prices – What Is Going On?

Egg Prices – What Is Going On?

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Have you bought a dozen eggs recently? Sheeesh.  Talk about sticker shock.  A dozen “Grade A Jumbo” white eggs was running at @ $4.96 at my local supermarket this week. $5 for eggs?  What is happening? Well, it’s really quite simple.  The law of supply and demand.  According to a recent article on CNBC[1], the avian flu has been devastating the egg-laying supply chain.  It’s been described as the deadliest outbreak in U.S history. Normally seen in the early spring…

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Sunday Dinner- A Tradition Worth Saving

Sunday Dinner- A Tradition Worth Saving

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As an adult, I’m a big kitchen person.  I love to cook.  I find it relaxing.  I like trying new recipes, tweaking ingredients, and all of the prep that goes with cooking (I also clean as I go, which my wife is a big fan of).  If there would be a camera on me while I work in the kitchen, you’d see that it’s almost like watching a TV show on the Food Network.  I carefully prep all of my…

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