Austin, Texas' Jaime Ibarra is an artist and visionary. With tools ranging from camera to computer to guitar, he crafts wonders that awe and amaze. From idea to final work he utilizes a deft touch and a wide array of techniques to realize his concept. It is with great pleasure I introduce you to August's Photographer of the Month: Jaime Ibarra.
Why do I write? Why do you care? You may have seen the blog hop that’s been going around this summer, where travel writers share why they write. It’s a fascinating look at how all of us share our journeys. As you may surmise, each writer is different – and inspiring.
I am not a scaredy-cat or animal killer… I promise.
Have you ever read a book with such an extraordinary sense of place that you either felt at home –or longed to feel at home– there? Have you ever traveled to a place where you immediately felt at home? What is the unique draw of these places? And why do these places affect each of us so differently?
No Massachusetts summer vacation is complete without the taste of an ice-cold brew paired with the hot, crispy, fried seafood from one of the country’s best clam shacks. Many of these reside along the North Shore of MA, the ultimate seafood and beer destination. Here, some of the freshest seafood comes from the oldest of places.
“The role of the teacher is to create conditions in which learning can take place.”
(Scrivener, 2006)
Florida Culture for the Week of August 11 By Josh Garrick
Current – Mayor Dyer Asks Us to Make a Difference with ‘Orlando Cares’
I used to date a guy who wished his life was a movie. Not for the whole picture-perfect aspect (although I’m sure he –or anyone- wouldn’t be opposed), but for the soundtrack. Always a perfect song to set the scene, mood, or tone. Always a song where you can sit back and think of a specific time, and music plays in your head as the memory unfolds.
In a state whose motto is: "Live free, or die,” one might think of a brash countryside filled with gun shops on either side. The simplicity of New Hampshire’s slogan understates the beautiful scenery, kind-hearted people, and perhaps makes it sound a bit boring—which it is anything but.
From our cottage at Sørfjorden, Vesterålen, Northern Norway. A great day, and my daughter Nathalie (9) trying to catch some salmon, with bad luck. Later this evening, the sun set, and gave us some great colours at the sky, reflecting the clouds in the fjord. August 6 2014