Travel & Food

  • It’s All Greek to Me

    It’s All Greek to Me

    When the Complimentary Spouse and I want a change of scenery and some delicious Greek food, we head to Tarpon Springs. This part of the Tampa Bay area was settled by Greek immigrants who worked as sponge divers, and they’ll still flying the Freak Greek flag today. Head to Dodecanese Boulevard…

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  • Oh, the Places I’ve Gone!

    Oh, the Places I’ve Gone!

    BuzzFeed recently asked people to share their favorite travel photos. Scrolling through the article, my immediate reaction was “I could do better.” After that immediate reaction, my next reaction was “You’re such a snob, Dave.” My third reaction was, “Hey, if you just share a bunch of your own travel…

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  • A Cheesesteak Is a Hug in Sandwich Form

    A Cheesesteak Is a Hug in Sandwich Form

    When our MLK weekend plans fell through, the Complimentary Spouse and I called an audible and booked a last-minute trip to Philadelphia. Not only would it give us a chance to catch up with good friends, but also the opportunity to scarf down as many cheesesteaks as possible in 48…

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  • Pix Just for Kicks

    One of the most delightful things about the Photos app on my iPhone is how it will automatically generate videos based on my photos and videos. “Hey, Dave,” the phone seems to be telling me. “Here’s a cool reminder of a special time, person, or place.” This feature is called…

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  • Every Fog Has its Day

    Every Fog Has its Day

    I have seen fog three times this week. Each time, this Carl Sandburg poem came to mind: The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. ā€œFogā€ by Carl Sandburg There is indeed beauty in fog, but there are plenty of other…

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  • Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot Pie

    Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot Pie

    The Complimentary Spouse usually takes care of all the cooking here at Camp David but, after watching him hard at work all day yesterday for Thanksgiving, I decided it was finally my turn to make dinner. I promise Principal Skinnerā€™s recipe for steamed hams never crossed my mind. After researching…

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  • In Praise of the Thanksgiving Sandwich

    In Praise of the Thanksgiving Sandwich

    My father, the wisest and kindest man on the planet, believes that any food worth eating can be turned into a sandwich. I take this parental proverb to heart every Thanksgiving. For as long as I can remember, Iā€™ve eaten my Thanksgiving dinner in sandwich form. A Thanksgiving dinner sandwich…

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  • Sunrise Over Miami Beach

    Sunrise Over Miami Beach

    I’m used to seeing the sunrise from the west coast of Florida.1 This morning, I got to see it from the other side of the state. The Complimentary Spouse and I were in Miami Beach for the weekend, so we woke up early to see the sun come up. I…

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  • Out and About on South Beach and Lincoln Road

    Out and About on South Beach and Lincoln Road

    The Complimentary Spouse and I were out on the town in Miami Beach Saturday night. Here are some of the things we saw.

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  • Bird Lines

    Our neighborhood has looked a bit Hitchcockian since the weather got cool. Large flocks of birds have taken up residence on power lines all over South Tampa. It looks a bit menacing, doesnā€™t it? I assure you thereā€™s nothing to worry about unless you believe in omens or donā€™t like…

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