Year: 2009

This is captain Carla (in silouette). She took us out of the harbor so we could get going. It was 1:00 by the time we cleared their customs. Mary and Joseph, you have to clear customs with each of these little island. We decided to go to the French...

Took the dingy over to score food from the Grand Marche. After tying up, we trilled through the aisles: The meat is not all beet red (it is most often brown), because they don't use nitrates and nitrites to keep it forever looking as if it has not been...

After a meal of mahi mahi in Creole sauce (awesome), slept under Orion's watchful shine, slept in late on this water bed, morning caffeine infusion on the deck. Very light winds today, and even the 8:00 sun is strong — we're not in Pittsburgh anymore Toto....

Up early, freak out about the time, shower, scan for the things I'll necessarily forget, freak out again (for good measure), go to the gas station, turn in the car, tram to ticketing, scrum to drop off bags, herd our way to the gate, get the FIRST cup of...

My nephew got me this from an antique warehouse, where he works. This wheel is from a French ship, and weighs about two tons. It is SO heavy, which adds to the fact that its very way cool....

Just finished a great 90 walk, and now charge by the family to bring home the bacon for lunch. I whipped into a Panera and got the loot for everyone. Am I IN Atlanta? This is where "sweet tea" is redundant, and if you ask for unsweetened, well then...

You’ll Need · 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split (about 1 pound) · 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour · ½ teaspoon salt · ½ teaspoon black pepper · 1 egg beaten · 2 ¼ ounces sliced almonds For orange sauce · 1 Tablespoon brown sugar · 2 teaspoons cornstarch ·...

We're in Atlanta after 12 joyous hours on my bottom in the car. We ate road food, and finally made it in time for bread/cheese/wine to help us recuperate. This is our house in the tundra. Our Atlanta house looks ok, but our St. Martin residence will be a...

Yes, dear readers, it's 4am … This is just what we do. We are starting our excellent adventure with a caffeine drip tube attached. 1. To hotlanta to see family2. To St. Martin to sail the deep blue sea. In the sun. In the warmth!!!...

  Yields 1 cup   You’ll Need · 2 Tablespoons butter · 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour · ¼ teaspoon salt · 1/8 teaspoon pepper · 1 cup milk · ¼ teaspoon dry mustard · ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions · Heat butter in 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat...

Radio show is today from 2:00 – 5:00. Here is the lineup: 2 o’clock hour: Congressman Jason Altmire 3 o’clock hour: Joe Porrecca Chiropractic 4 o’clock hour: Santa Clause If you have questions you’d like me to pose for Congressman Jason Altmire about the healthcare debate, let me know....

You’ll Need 1 cup dried black-eyed peas 8 cups water ½ to 1 teaspoon very finely chopped Jalapeno or other hot chili ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Ham bone or 1-pound ham shank ½ cup uncooked regular long grain rice 1...