Behind Bristol Harbor Inn is a restaurant called Thames Waterside. It has the best water view. As a matter of fact when we arrived, there was this old lady sitting on the Adirondack with her […]
Bluer than Blue
There is a kind of pain inside of me that seems to visit like an old friend. Unwanted but present. And on those rare occasions I often welcome it with defeated spirit. There is a […]
Beavertail State Park – Jamestown, Rhode Island
I’m always in the lookout for Instagram worthy places. I guess by now you already know that I post a lot of photos on my Instagram account. (Follow me: the_flaring_nostrils on IG) 🙏🏼 Last week, […]
Yolenis – Providence, Rhode Island
If you read my blog you are equipped with the knowledge that I had a short stint of stay in Cyprus. Hence, it should not be a rocket science to know that I am exposed […]
Sense + Scent-sibility
“Perfume is the indispensable complement to the personality of women, the finishing touch on a dress.” –Christian Dior When a was young (er) my best friend and I decided to venture in a business. It […]
The Square Peg – Warren, Rhode Island
In the corner of Miller Street and Water Street (in Warren, Rhode Island) is the fam favorite neighborhood restaurant called The Square Peg. It was approximately 7 years ago when we chanced upon this restaurant. […]
Burj Al Arab – Dubai, UAE
If there is an iconic symbol of Dubai that would be Burj Al Arab. Burj Al Arab was known as the world’s first 7* hotel. I worked in a 5* Luxury Resort a decade ago […]
Blount Clam Shack – Warren, Rhode Island
If there is a place (to eat) that never escape a local during summer that would be Blount’s. They have the best Clam Chow-dah (chowder) in town. And by town I mean, the entire State. […]
Seas The Day
I have RBF. That’s Resting Bitch Face for my non-millennial readers. Hey, I’m no millennial either but I guess we need to keep up. 😂 When people first see me they immediately assume I’m a […]
The Beach is Back
I’m a big fan of OBX. Do I want to go back? Absolutely! Do I want to go back soon? Maybe not. ATM, I just want to enjoy the bounty of New England. Some wise […]
Dubai Throwback
I am a storyteller. I enjoy sharing my experiences in life as I get old (er) in hopes that it would either serve as a lesson or an inspiration to others. 🤞🏼 it’s the latter. […]
Why I love Denim Jackets
What is it with denim that makes my heart flutter like a schoolgirl? When I was a kid my Mom never bought us expensive stuff. It was my Aunt Arlene who showered us with fancy […]
Cafe Water Street – Warren, Rhode Island
If you love coffee and gourmet crepes and you are in Warren, there’s only one place to be. That’s right, it’s Cafe Water Street. I’ve been here several times with Hubsy. He was the one […]
Floral Power
“Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.” – (John Lennon) When I met the Hubsy I was very specific that I do not want flowers for gifts. I remember saying, “I don’t eat flowers!” […]
Love and Hate Relationship with Bullfrog
Bullfrog was one of the main staple drinks in a 🇦🇪 bar when I was there circa 2007-2010. (According to Tipsy Bartender) The Bullfrog Cocktail is a MONSTER hard liquor drink. This bright blue cocktail […]
River House – Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It’s one of those rare times in a year that Hubsy becomes available from his hectic schedule so we decided to book a trip to New Hampshire. Two years ago we stayed in Portsmouth and […]
