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About J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

Jeanette's wanderlust started as an Air Force brat crisscrossing the US visiting almost every state. Writing has always been a part of her life. While earning a BA in Journalism from the University of Central Florida, Jeanette found photography was the perfect compliment to writing. She is always on the outlook for what she calls "Right Time, Right Place" photographs that capture a once-in-a- lifetime moment. Her adult travels have taken her to Scotland, England, France, Switzerland and all over the US and she continues to crave going to places to experience adventure, great food and lifestyles. She has written travel journals for the web site IGOUGO.com to share her experiences to guide and encourage other travelers. Her descriptive writing style makes one feel as if they are there sharing the experience. Her love of writing is based on this simple truth: "When I am writing, I know that I am doing the thing I was born to do." (Anne Sexton).

Follow Your Nose to Bar Harbor’s Fish House Grill

It’s hard to ignore the tantalizing smell of wood smoke near the harbor. Follow it to find the Fish House Grill for good simple seafood and great views of the harbor.  Eaten here twice in October 2013 & 2014. When … Continue reading

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Right Place, Right Time Photo Ops #4

#4 in a series of occasional posts on photography. As a photographer, I rarely take photographs with humans in them, unless I’m doing a wedding or other event. If the photo is primarily of a non-human subject – landscape, building, … Continue reading

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The Reading Room – Fine Dining and Spectacular Water Views

If you are ever in Bar Harbor, Maine and need a special occasion restaurant, The Reading Room is the place to dine. Part of the Bar Harbor Inn, the Reading Room restaurant is in the curved section jutting out from … Continue reading

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Get on Board the Taco Bus For Good Cheap Eats

There are a lot of restaurant choices these days along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, with a variety of food types and price ranges. One day I spotted the bright yellow Taco Bus food truck across from Haslam’s Books. I … Continue reading

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Mache Bistro – An Unexpected Culinary Surprise

You usually don’t expect to find an amazing culinary surprise in a small touristy town, but there seems to be more and more towns in Maine that are locales of some really innovative restaurants. In Bar Harbor, that must dine … Continue reading

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I’m Back

Apologies to all my followers and readers of this blog. I was laid up for more than two weeks due to severe illness. All is now well, so keep an eye out for my new posts.

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Right Time, Right Place Photo Op #3 – Looking Up!

Can you guess what and where this is? (Answer at end of post) As all photographers know, a great or unusual photo op can come from considering a different perspective or angle of looking at a subject. When I am … Continue reading

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Bern’s Steakhouse – A Classic

TBT – This is a reprint (with updates) of a review I wrote for the web site IGOUGO.com on June 12, 2007. Make reservations, dress up in your Sunday best and prepare to enjoy one of Tampa Bay’s best known … Continue reading

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Going Overboard for Sailing

Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated with sailing ships. There is just something so awe inspiring about beautiful white canvas sails hoisted on tall wooden masts billowing and snapping in a strong sea wind, the wooden hull … Continue reading

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Right Place, Right Time Photo Ops – I Shot My First Buck

Second in a series of occasional posts on photography. All photographers live for that special moment that presents the chance for that perfect shot and the sweet reward that results from it. We had been visiting Acadia National Park for … Continue reading

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