2/18/2003
Fox TV's surprise hit with the amazing series finale
OK, I'll admit it! I watched the final episode of Joe Millionaire along with thousands of other sappy, hopeless romantics (or jaded victims of Cupid, the sniper in a diaper). Just don't tell anyone. The setting of any fairy tale starts with a castle and this chateau in the French countryside did...
11/17/2002
For a quiet, calm, and serene retreat in a family-style beach community, look no further than the warm, welcome, and outstretched open arms of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Day 2 I awoke in the morning to a steady tapping on the window. Apparently it was still raining, but this didn't bother me. I was still on vacation time, so I peeked out my balcony door and saw the spray rising off the ocean and heard the ocean's waves crashing against the shoreline. It would have...
11/17/2002
For a quiet, calm, and serene retreat in a family-style beach community, look no further than the warm, welcome, and outstretched open arms of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Day 3 Well, I guess our wishes were granted, and we woke up to a bright and sunny day! As I mentioned, seeing the two extremes of rainy dreary weather and now this glorious picturesque setting, I immediately started humming the Brady Bunch song, "Sunshine Day.""I think I'll go for a walk outside...
11/17/2002
For a quiet, calm, and serene retreat in a family-style beach community, look no further than the warm, welcome, and outstretched open arms of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Day 4 As I had mentioned, our last full day on the Outer Banks was free for us to spend however we wanted. We had picked up our rental cars to go gallivanting as we saw fit, with the rendezvous spot at R.D. Sawyer Motor Company in Manteo later in the afternoon. We decided to go for breakfast at...
8/22/2002
He's the wannabe who got to be. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston
Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) was born to rock! With his long, wavy hair andmakeup (borrowed from Mom) and his tight leather outifts, he is THE perfectemulator of Bobby Beers, the lead singer of Steel Dragon. He even hasBobby's British accent down perfectly, along with his interview responses-- a...
6/27/2002
Richmond has a rich history with efforts in place to preserve its legends and remind us of our heritage.
In a whirlwind 5-city excursion over 4 days, I had the pleasure of seeing many historical sites revolving around the African-American culture in Virginia and witnessing a small taste of true southern hospitality. By the end, a subtle drawl had even crept its way into my Nu Yawk accent, and I even...
6/27/2002
Complete with a spicy nightlife, top-quality cuisine, waterside attractions and more, Norfolk is an exciting, lively, thriving city with a pulse all its own and an addicting flavor and style, similar to the Big Apple itself, which is the best compliment in my book.
After spending the first half of the day in Newport News, we piled into the "wonder van of fun" and headed to Norfolk.P.S. Remember the "blender" concept? Well, here we go again!At the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, we met Sam Martinette of the Norfolk Convention & Visitors Center for a tour of...
6/27/2002
Any history fanatic would be in seventh heaven in Newport News, and even those who slept through history classes would be entertained and excited to see this wonderful town.
A little groggy, but still glowing from last night's events in Hampton, we began our day as we did the previous one -- by piling into a mini van and heading off to another fun-filled day in a new location. We went to Newport News for the first half of the day, and then on to Norfolk for the...
6/27/2002
Recently named an All America city, Hampton (and the little town of Phoebus within it) is easily one of the best cities around with a culture and flair all its own.
After an exciting and informative tour of Richmond, we drove to Hampton, just about an hour away. We arrived at Hampton University and met Mary Fugere and Ryan Downey of the Hampton Conventions & Tourism Bureau, and Sarita Scott, director of University Relations. Our itinerary in Hampton for...
6/27/2002
Take a step back into the 1700s in Colonial Williamsburg for a living history lesson on how our ancestors lived during this era.
Still feeling the aftershocks of a night on the town in Norfolk, coffee and a quick nap cured me, and I was ready for our last stop on the "blender" tour of Virginia.We headed to Colonial Williamsburg for brunch and a lightning fast tour since we were flying back in the afternoon from Richmond, and...
