I love to travel when I can, but I spent the last five years in complete poverty so I didn't get the chance. Staying positive though, I'm a bit better off now and am planning a trip to someplace I haven't … more
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DavidStanley posted a Quick Tip about Travel.
July 05, 2011
While traveling solo across the world, I meet many strangers who later become the best of friends. I may not see them often, but they sure have a great impact in my life. I'm forever thankful I meet … more
It was May 1978 and I had just started a brand new job at a trucking company in nearby Seekonk, MA. Being the new kid on the block I really appreciated it when a couple of my co-workers approached me … more
Paris, Je T'aime is a series of seemingly unrelated vignettes, each about 5 minutes long. As the film progresses, connections begin to build. This is a movie about Paris and the way this enigmatic, … more
I'm a movie goer. I often head to the movies. Not because I'm hoping to see something good, mind you, but because I'm hoping to see something that might entertain me. Going … more
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gmosaki posted a Quick Tip about Paris, je t'aime.
July 14, 2010
Thus begins George Gershwin's venerable standard "Summertime". One of the most popular activities for many of us during the summer months is going on a picnic. … more
Here's a topic that people on all sides of the political spectrum can probably agree on. The growing network of bicycle paths and lanes in America should prove to be a very wise … more
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Count_Orlok_22 posted a Quick Tip about Bicycle.
May 05, 2010
For many of us one of our most vivid childhood memories is that glorious day when we got our very first bicycle. Getting a shiny new bike at age 8 or 9 was a big deal and a big responsibility. … more
Pros: well done story, inspirational, great background information Cons: none for me The Bottom Line: "Soul-born impressions end the blindsight`s … more
As 2009 began, I experienced walking in the clouds. It happened as midnight striked (on Chinese New Year, in Shanghai) and some kids flew some firecrackers into a neighbour’s apartment and fire … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Travel.
October 25, 2009
You walk through the doors of a multiplex and pay $12 or $13 for a ticket. Next, you are herded like sheep into one of the dozen or more cookie-cutter auditoriums that have all of the … more
Last weekend I explored the Oceano Dunes. They were stunning. I can’t believe I’ve lived on the Central Coast this long without having wandered among the sandy shifting hills of white. Perhaps … more
Having spent my entire life here in Rhode Island I can tell you that 25 years ago Downtown Providence was a run-down, dreary place. In those days if you did happen to run into someone after dark … more
Pros: Very effective, targets trouble spots, no impact, slow pulsing exercises, works fast Cons: Dated production and music, arms don't get much of a workout, harder than it seems   … more
It has been called "the sport of kings". Never in my wildest dreams growing up in a blue collar neighborhood in Cranston, RI did I ever think that one day I would be attending … more
Paris, Je T'aime is a series of seemingly unrelated vignettes, each about 5 minutes long. As the film progresses, connections begin to build. This is a movie about Paris and the way this enigmatic, iconic … more
As a parent of two young kids, I seem to spend a lot of my time at public parks. From going down the twisty slides to climbing the 3 foot "rock" walls, the kids and I are very active park-goers. Even … more