I've lived a good number of places in my lifetime and visited a good deal more. But, having grown up in the Deep South, I've developed a certain appreciation for the kind of charm you don't find anywhere else. The words 'y'all', 'yonder' and 'reckon' are staples...
Strutting in front of the fire truck was a pint-sized firefighter. He donned a firefighter's helmet and was smartly draped in a firefighting suit. With water hose in hand, he was ready for any impending danger. Despite his size, the stout-hearted Colin displayed the tenacity of a seasoned professional...
Finished your midterm paper? Check. Carrying enough money and the proper ID cards? Check. Have plane ticket in pocket? Clean underwear for trip? Hope so, check and check. Knowing proper safety measures? Of course, silly! Nothin' bad will happen to me. Wrong! If you're a parent, then you've...
As a teenager growing up in Ft. Lauderdale in the 1960s, I was fortunate to be able to spend Spring Break on Ft. Lauderdale Beach every weekend. The beautiful two-mile strip of sandy beach and azure ocean on A1A from Las Olas Boulevard north to Broward Boulevard was always packed with young people, loud...
Ah, Ft. Lauderdale, original home to that annual party fest known as Spring Break. And while many students still flock to its sunny shores, Ft. Lauderdale is also a great destination for a family vacation, with all sorts of activities for kids, from tots to teens. Adults will find plenty to do, too,...
If your parents say no, or want to chaperone - Share this article with them, and let them see what it's like from a parents perspective. When my two daughters were 17 and 18, they finally convinced me that they were old enough to experience the rite of passage known as Spring Break in Panama City...