A real deal to vacation with sharks
Swimming next to hammerhead sharks through an acrylic tube is probably my favorite waterslide in the world. The hammerheads seen here are all alone in the pool with one of the Atlantis...
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Port Dover dining on Ontario’s south coast
Port Dover, one of several towns I visited while researching what’s across Lake Erie from here, has a dining experience unlike any other. The Schneider family, who has run the Erie Beach...
Here’s how you’ll be snacking
Those who attended the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo at the recent National Restaurant Show in Chicago are filling me in on what they found there. In fact Foodchannel.com compiled a list...
World’s most beautiful voyage
It’s a voyage I took in early September a decade ago, partly to see where my Norwegian ancestors came from. Its possible my story could be found in the newspaper’s archives but...
It’s flower time, finally!
Gardens in June are bursting into glorious bloom, although the early spring gave many of us fits. The oak trees on my acre yard in Mentor dropped thousands (millions?) of acorns last...
Day One: Family fun in Indiana – on our way
My family began our adventure to Santa Claus, Indiana with hopes of a great trip for my sons 2, and 4. However, for the first hour we had our doubts. During a...
Garden gnomes inspire stories, concerns
The Alice in Wonderland inspired gnome that a Mentor woman created for the Gnome and Garden exhibit opening Sunday at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland is filled with detail. Kelly Stamblesky-Smith says she...
Report cards A yields discount
Punderson State Park in closeby Newbury makes a wonderful when time is short but an escape is needed. And if your student brings home a report card with A’s bring it along...
Improve your gas mileage
Here are some driving tips to help maximize your gas mileage this spring: Drive consistently and carefully: Avoid braking hard or accelerating unnecessarily quickly. You waste gas each time you accelerate just...
Making clotted cream
It’s a staple for afternoon tea in England and can be found jarred at some high end grocers. But if you’re hoping to have real clotted cream with the scones you’ll be...
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