Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you. ~~ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
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Category Archives: Businesses
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Don’t Call It Espresso
Miami runs on coffee — but don’t come here looking for that tall, non-fat latte with a caramel drizzle. Cuban coffee is the center of our universe. Don’t call it an espresso, either. Carlos Frias, The Miami Herald, March 29, … Continue reading
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National Ice Cream Day
Azucar Ice Cream Company, LLC, located in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, was founded in July 2011 as an artisanal ice cream and sorbet boutique. Inspired by South Florida’s diverse cultures, our hot subtropical climate and a passion … Continue reading
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The Alley
The most important thing for me is to walk the little alleys of the city, to find the little alcove where someone is cooking something, and just watch them do it. That’s my idea of fun. ~~ Yotam Ottolenghi
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World Chocolate Day 2019
May your life be filled, as mine has been, with love and laughter; and remember, when things are rough all you need is chocolate. Trevor Carpenter PhotoChallenge 2019 Week 27: Advertisement / Product Photo Dogwood Week 23 Composition: Leading Lines … Continue reading
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Blue
Blue is the color of peace. Water is blue. I like the color blue because it just puts me at peace. Antonio Brown On the first day of every month the City Daily Photo Community comes together publishing photos from … Continue reading
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Lunch Companions
Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious. Ruth Reichl
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Run Forrest Run
There is something poetic about this one-legged pigeon perched on a table at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant. P.S. According to Holiday Insights, National Bubba Day is celebrated annually on June 2. “National Bubba Day honors anyone named or … Continue reading
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Miami Lady
Met her in MiamiConversation turned to wineWe talked and we talkedYeah we hit it off, just fine Stayed down by the waterSlept beneath the starsWe laughed and we dancedMade love in the sandI held her in my arms Miami and … Continue reading
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Witness the New Downtown
I think this is how life is. It’s not a linear march through time; you revolve around the same old things as you age and acquire experiences. Miranda July Dogwood Week 19 Story Telling: Aging
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Perspective is a Choice
Different angles reveal different worlds. Perspective is a choice. Bronnie Ware
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Independent Bookstore Day
Independent bookstores are not just stores, they’re community centers and local anchors run by passionate readers. They are entire universes of ideas that contain the possibility of real serendipity. They are lively performance spaces and quiet places where aimless perusal … Continue reading