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Author Archives: J. Matlock
Memorial Day Remembrance
Since today is Memorial Day, I have been thinking about what war memorials I had visited that I could write about. I came to the somewhat sorry realization that I hadn’t been to very many. A few memories stand out. … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Uncategorized
Tagged Military Memorials, Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, World War II
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Lenten Dining Ideas – Fish & Chips
It is now the week before Easter and if like so many you are abstaining from meat for Lent, you may well be running out of interesting and delicious ideas of what non-meat meals to eat on Fridays. Raised Catholic, … Continue reading
Dunedin Highland Games 50th Anniversary
Every year for one weekend in the spring a wee bit of Scotland comes to the west coast of Florida – the annual Dunedin Highland Games. The mournful cry of the bagpipes call to all whether ye be Scottish in blood … Continue reading
Cossetta’s – It’s Amore!
(Sixth in a series on winter travel) Charming historic eateries are fascinating and often feature good local cuisine. In St. Paul, it’s Cossetta’s, an authentic and charming Italian dining spot and market owned and run by the Cossetta family since it … Continue reading
Posted in Bakeries, Dessert, Florida, Specialty Food Markets, St. Paul Minnesota
Tagged Bakery, Bread, Coffee, Desserts, Dining, Gelato, Italian, Pizza
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Mickey’s Dining Car – Classic American Diner
Fifth post in winter travel series. I have a soft spot for classic diners as they were a big part of my childhood. When transferred from Hawaii to Maine, we literally ate our way across America. In the 1960s, diner … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Diners, St. Paul Minnesota
Tagged American Food, Breakfast, Diner, Dining, Pancakes, Waffles
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Spring Training Baseball a Big Hit For Florida Tourism
It’s spring here in Florida and many a young man’s (and older men as well) fancy turns to romance. The romance of baseball spring training, that is. If there weren’t already enough reasons to come to Florida in March – … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Florida, Sports, Tampa, Tampa Bay Treasures
Tagged Baseball, Clearwater, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox, Sports, Spring, Spring Training, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Yankees
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M ST. Cafe – Eat Your Breakfast
(Fourth in a series about winter travel) We all know that old saying – Always start your day with a good breakfast. It’s especially important on cold winter days. The St. Paul Hotel has the M ST. Cafe (the M … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dining, St. Paul Minnesota, Winter
Tagged Breakfast, brunch, Dining, Restaurants
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St Paul Grill – Not Your Average Hotel Restaurant
(Third in a series about winter travel) When traveling during the winter and the subzero temperatures outside happen to have you thinking “Baby, it’s really cold outside, but I’d like to enjoy a good meal.”, one hopes that the hotel you’re staying … Continue reading
St Paul Hotel – Historic Luxury
(Second in a continuing series on winter travel.) I love historic hotels. I got to stay in the St. Paul Hotel recently for business. As soon as my ride pulled up to the entrance, I was like “Wow! What a … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Hotels, Hotels, St. Paul Minnesota, Winter
Tagged Historic Hotels, Luxury hotels, St Paul
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Florida Girl Survives Minnesota
The title phrase above (or something similarly worded) came across my Facebook feed one day while I was eating lunch at the Headwaters Cafe in St. Paul. I was not amused, but could see the humor in it. How did … Continue reading