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  • A Holiday Inheritance
    Culinary

    A Holiday Inheritance

    Today is Thanksgiving in the United States of America. Many people will be sitting down to a meal with their…

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  • You Can’t Get There From Here
    Writing

    You Can’t Get There From Here

    There’s a phrase used here in Maine, as you look across the water from the shoreline to other parts of…

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  • Unprepared
    Writing

    Unprepared

    My last words uttered as they brought me into the OR were, “I’m not ready.”

    Because we can’t ever prepare ourselves enough for doing what needs to be done. Had I not risked my life that day, I probably would not be here today to tell my story.

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  • Louisiana Gumbo Seasoned with Travel and Good Friends
    Culinary

    Louisiana Gumbo Seasoned with Travel and Good Friends

    A few weeks ago while in Ely, Cambridgeshire in the UK with friends, we took turns making one of our…

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  • Sharing Baton Rouge Family Fun with viewers of Lifetime Television
    Events

    Sharing Baton Rouge Family Fun with viewers of Lifetime Television

    Last week was fun and somewhat unbelievable. I was on Lifetime TV’s show Designing Spaces, Kids Spaces highlighting some of…

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  • General

    You Can’t Ever Tell Someone Those 3 Words Too Many Times

    I don’t always share everything going on in my life as it happens. Most of the time I like to…

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  • The Course Marshall and the ABC Man
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    The Course Marshall and the ABC Man

    For a few months during my illustrious golf career, I was assigned to work at Dumas Golf Course in Baker,…

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  • Howell Park Country Club
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    Howell Park Country Club

    When I was in college, I worked summers, weekends, and some afternoons at the public golf course system in Baton…

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  • Traveling to Europe with my parents
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    Traveling to Europe with my parents

    This was written while on the Carnival Magic during her inaugural cruise. I lost track of time while writing and…

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  • Oprah’s Favorite Things
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    Oprah’s Favorite Things

    I wish on stars. I was driving home from work in the early morning hours before the sun made an…

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Photographer: Lauren Lane Location: Iceland

Have you registered for @ifwtwa1 2026 Conference y Have you registered for @ifwtwa1 2026 Conference yet? You do NOT need to be a member! I’ll be presenting a session and would love to see you there! #speakerannouncement #foodwinetravel #conference
If you’ve been following along via my Stories, you If you’ve been following along via my Stories, you know we hopped a flight to Saint Lucia yesterday and took a five minute ride to @serenityatcbay - We originally had planned a family trip, but when an article assignment presented itself, we decided to combine business/leisure and arrived a few days early to get the job done. 

@dalpozzal is currently napping on the swing bed in our private beach cabana, and it is a well-deserved rest. He just completed his latest annual ground school and has been working hard flying everyone else to their vacations. It’s time for his, now.

I am so grateful for these types of moments and it reminds me of that balance I frequently refer to. As difficult as life can be, it is equally as beautiful. Today is one of those beautiful days. And I am pretty sure this whole week will follow suit.

I am looking forward to celebrating my uncle’s retirement and spending time with him, my sister-ain’t, and their best friends in a few days.

Until then, I’ll continue my “research” enjoying frozen drinks in my Stanley cup. #hosted
Made it home on the late night train. Listening to Made it home on the late night train. Listening to birds while sun rises. Enjoying morning coffee in my @royaldelft_official @hollandamericaline cup filled w/ the #cruise line’s private blend: Rotterdam 1873 while working on a list of best #coffee themed articles (coffee, accessories, machines, shops) Happy Friday!!!!!
Made it to #FnBSea @seatradecruise for one final d Made it to #FnBSea @seatradecruise for one final day of #research
A morning walk in Miami Beach. #FloridaLife A morning walk in Miami Beach. #FloridaLife
After the morning keynote at #STCGlobal I had a fe After the morning keynote at #STCGlobal I had a few minutes to check out some booths. Caught up with some New Englanders before the press events began. There was a Holland America Libe announcement I live-streamed for the @hollandamericafansofficial group I help manage, followed by an Alaska party and the kickoff reception featuring a mariachi band, paella, and maybe a few glasses of wine before the sun set. Tomorrow will be even busier but I have loved catching up with a few cruise industry friends!
This next session I attended at #stcglobal was mod This next session I attended at #stcglobal was moderated by @fran_golden_cruise - great discussion about private island destinations and this cruise trend for passengers. It isn’t about taking away from other port stops but more of an added value for guests. I’ll post more from the session later. So much goodness for future cruises!
Checking out a few sessions this morning. Listenin Checking out a few sessions this morning. Listening how to maximize time ashore for guests. Discussion on #familytravel and having the best options for travelers to enjoy the ports. My Q to you: what are YOU looking for on your #cruise experience when at a@port stop? #STGlobal
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