September 12th, 2016
It was getting dark and the perfect time of the evening for Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. I was attending this production by Brown Box Theatre, brining free theatre to the Delmarva. This is the Six Annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach. Nothing better than enjoying a production under the stars, and on this particular night at Tower Road with one of the WWII towers paying attention.
Meet Kyler Taustin…Hometown? Ocean City, Maryland…He is the founding artistic director of Brown Box Theatre Project. He has directed all of the past Brown Box Theatre Project’s productions including all past 5 previous performances of the Annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach. Once again he has done so with Cymbeline.
Brown Box Theatre Project began in 2009. Their productions take place in intimate theatres throughout Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland and beyond. Their mission is to “create high-quality theatre and deliver their work directly to communities to expand the reach of impactful professional performing arts”.
On Monday, September 12th, Shakespeare’s Page to Stage Workshop led by Brown Box Theatre Project will take place from 3 – 4 p.m. This is an adult workshop. Then from 4:30 – 5:30 the teen workshop will take place. It is free and you still have time to pre-register by calling 302-645-2733.
On Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 p.m. this outdoor production will be behind the Lewes Library located at 111 Adams Ave. on the lawn in Lewes. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please check their schedule at http://www.brownboxtheatre.org/schedule.html.
And for more information about Brown Box Theatre Project, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org.
If you are hesitant about understanding a Shakespeare production, this particular one is very easily understood. Kyler has made a point to make sure his audience captures the essence of the play.
We thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you put it on your social calendar!! I mentioned above that it is free of charge, but at the end of the performance donations are much appreciated.
Cymbeline “is one of Shakespeare’s rarely produced works. It is an algamation of romance, ferocity, intrigue, and fancy, all in one play”.
Have a good one!!
September 6th, 2016
“Don’t be afraid that something happens to you. Be afraid that nothing happens to you. Nothing noteworthy or exciting or breathtaking. I’m more afraid of a life where nothing extraordinary ever happens. I am more afraid of putting my dreams on a shelf and later realizing that I am too jaded or to tired to live them.” we are sole sisters
Yes, it has been some time since I put my thoughts and my photos on this blog. But here I am. I was telling a friend not long ago that seizing those special moments is something we should all aspire to. Hey, you never know what is around the corner. So I have decided that once a month I Want To Go Somewhere! It does not necessarily have to be taking off on a plane. It could be a day trip with friends, a new museum. I don’t want to be stuck in a rut.
When my friends called me last April or so to tell me that they had planned a trip to Italy and were thinking if…..I am In, I said. I don’t think I let them even finish the sentence. LOL
My friends are the perfect traveling partners. Italy is home to them. Italian they do speak. I can manage with my Spanish. So off we went to an adventure. Guess what? It was a #girlswannahavefun kind of trip. We got along, we were on time when required, more so at 7:15, for drinks, a nightly ritual, we laughed and we were all 20 years apart.
Traveling is exhausting and you have to be patient. Meeting my friends from Boston to Rome I was supposed to be on that plane, but I won’t bored with the details, my plane was canceled from BWI to Boston so I got to Rome a day late and another expensive plane ticket in order to get there.
Our first stop was the seaside town of Terracina, located about 47 miles southeast from Rome; between Rome and Naples. Sandy beaches attract summer visitors and it is the perfect beach get away since it is only about an hour from Rome and Naples.
Our hotel was Albergo Mediterraneo, located on Via Veneto, 2, 04019 Terracina Lt. Website? www.albergo-mediterraneo.it. The hotels in Terracina are comfortable and simple. Visitors come mainly for the main attractions which are the beaches, bars, and restaurants.
Every town we visited had either fireworks or some sort of festival. Seafood for the evening with family friends.
The beaches were wide. Wide enough that right on the sand are clubs you can pay a fee and enjoy more of an upscale service. Plenty of music on the beach, as well. You can walk from one beach club to another choosing the perfect one for you and your family. No boardwalk here but the sidewalks and bike lanes were very well defined.
  
If you just wanted to sit on the beach, there was plenty of space to do that. The clubs just attracted my attention since we do not have that type of set up here in our Delaware resorts.
 
Beach vendors pass you on the beach. You could have bought beach toys to evening wear. And if you forgot your swimwear….hey, they had that too.
 
Judith, my friend, and I took off walking early. Terracina is a seaside town and fresh seafood abounds. The crates of fresh fish arriving daily. And the vegetables stands were simple and beautiful, showing us that eating fresh and local is so amazing.
 
   
By the bridge overlooking the canal and then my first fig tree showing up. After that I saw fig trees everywhere. I was in heaven!
 
Like many towns there was the new section of town; modern and then the historic sites where you could appreciate the ruins of the time and the old cathedral and the Piazza del Municipio. This piazza is the ancient Roman forum.
While in Italy we ate a lot, but lucky that portions are not super size like we have here in the U.S. Plus the fact that we walked and climbed steps. Boy did we ever!
While in Terracina a trip to the Temple of Jupiter Anxur is a must. You will be able to get a breathtaking and scenic view from that advantage point. This temple has towered over the city since the second century A.D.
 
During the Middle Ages there was a Benedictine Monastery dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel.
In the year 2000 the Temple of Jupiter Anxur was recognized as a National Monument.
 
And in 2008 it became part of the Natural Regional Park of the Ausoni Mounts and the Lake of Fondi.
It was 9 p.m. in Terracina and a delicacy called the Bomba Calda is a nightly ritual for many. It is like a stuffed doughnut with Nutella cream and Panna cream. There are other flavors but the best are these. Down the beach road we went by the hotel and here it was.
 
Nobody twisted my arm to have the Bomba Calda…..I needed that like a hole in the head. But, in Terracina you follow others. haha
In most parts of Italy, if you are thirsty drink from the fountains in town. Perfectly safe. Next is the Amalfi Coast.
July 24th, 2016
Need a ride to Funland? Remember me? I am Miss Sophia and I am a little bit new at posting on a blog. So give me a chance. I will improve. There is nothing better than living at the beach! It is my playground. On such a hot week-end a day at the beach was a must.
Rehoboth Beach has parks and plenty of places to have a picnic. One of my favorites past times. I am a foodie at heart so a little to eat outdoors is always priceless!
Kids coming to Rehoboth Beach will soon find out that the Boardwalk is the life of the town. Lots of fun for young ones like me. But there is one place where the whole family will enjoy. That is Funland located at 6 Delaware Avenue and the Boardwalk. There are a lot of young kids attractions but the thrill rides that the older ones like, are also there. It opens daily at 10 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. The website is http://www.funlandrehoboth.com.
We had just been at Nicola Pizza, having dinner and a delicious Nic-o-Boli. Website? http://www.nicolapizza.com.
It was in June and the weather was still a bit cooler. So off we went to Funland. First thing my Grandmas and my Mom wanted to do was Whack-a-mole. This game was invented so long ago, in 1976. We had just gone from Nic-o-Boli to Whack-a-mole!! I was not sure about why all the screaming, but they thought it was fun. So here I am with my Mom. A Nikon Moment.
The beautiful carousel was more my speed at this stage of my life. I forgot to tell you but I have been busy mastering the art of walking. I am a bit stiff but it is definitely getting much better.
I know I am very serious on my photos but I can assure you that I was having fun. haha
I think the boat rides are the same price of so many years ago. On the first photo you can see my Dad on a green boat when he was little. He is not smiling either. On the other photo is where I am. A green boat, as well. 1 ticket per ride still!! A bargain.
 
Early evening is a good time for Funland. It is quieter than later at night.
I am going on the cutest little engine ride.
And then on the Police Car.
Oh no, I did not know about this next ride….but here they were taking me too!!
It was getting late and more people were starting to come in. It is right off the Boardwalk so it such an easy walk from all points in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. I will get the hang of all these rides as I get older but my first experience was a “blast”. Talk to you later!!
July 12th, 2016
 
Everyone was driving south as I took for Philly driving north from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The DE beaches are so crowded. It is the height of the season. Hot summer days get everyone out of town. I love a Saturday and Sunday in a city. You can walk around with ease.
Such was last Saturday. I arrived at Rittenhouse Square. This is one of the prettiest squares in Philadelphia. Quickly we took a walk to South St. looking for a cafe that is very popular and very understated. Called Ants Pants Cafe, located at 2212 South St. Tel. 215-875-8002. The Cafe has a small terrace in the back if you want to eat al fresco. They offer breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They take cash only but there is also an ATM machine inside. Website? http://www.antspantscafe.com
The Ants Pants Cafe has offerings that could be found in any cafe in Australia. The coffee is from Australia’s Tobbys Estate. Ants Pants mean outstandingly good person.
Not knowing what the other table was asking I found out that they had ordered sweet potato fries. They looked amazing so I had to have them. They were brought in with sour cream and sweet chili sauces.
A Spinach Salad with baby spinach, goat cheese, green apples, walnuts, red onions with a balsamaic vinaigrette, dressing, topped with crispy bacon. An order of yogurt with fruit was also enjoyed. All good and fresh with very friendly service. Ants Pants Cafe offer smoothies, milkshakes and juice. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Walking back to Rittenhouse Square I could not believe how quiet the streets were. People usually do not see Philly this way. The beautiful streets with its grand row houses and flowers. The city is getting ready for the Democratic Convention and the Equality Forum.
 
Rittenhouse Square has so many shops, restaurants and cafes. This particular children’s shop caught my attention. I am putting it in the post because I have so many friends becoming grandparents. Check it out ladies.
 
From tailoring, reconstruction, and custom design, Irina Sigal is on Locust Street. Dressmaker Irina Sigal…www.irinasigal.com.
 
These people were having fun discovering the city. Exploring Philly like never before. It is a 15 guest bike. An open air tour bus. You are among other riders who might want to pedal around Philly during the day and during evenings stop at favorite bars. They offer history tours, food tours, fitness rides, kids’ parties, and a new history tour with Ben Franklin. Please visit http://www.bigredpedaltours.com
Time for coffee. The daily addiction. I remember not that long ago in Puerto Rico, they thought that Americans did not know how to drink coffee. Not strong enough, they would say. Well that has certainly changed with amazing coffee shops found all throughout the nation. One coffee shop being mentioned as one of the bests nationwide is La Colombe. I arrived at this coffee shop located at 130 South 19th street in Philadelphia. Tel. 215-563-0860. It was packed with customers drinking the most incredible coffee. This is not the only spot in Pennsylvania. They have opened coffee shops in Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York. Check their website at http://www.lacolombe/blogs/cafes.
La Colombe takes an iced coffee to a different level. First ever Draft Latte, a take on the draft beers, except it is coffee. It even has the foam. Now you can even find it in a can!! It certainly was delicious sipped among others in this coffee shop which reminds me of a coffee shop in Europe.
 
Things cannot be that bad in the world as long as there is coffee…lol.
We could not get into this tiny bar called the Graffitti Bar. Through the alley way we went only to find it completely full. Oh well, another time.
 
There was a bit of thunder and a few sprinkles. Time to head back home but not before I saw this couple. Yes, romance is still in the air.
May 22nd, 2016
I could not believe it!! No rain! Can you imagine? We have been so inundated with rain that I was not sure how this event was going to turn out. But, as it happens, on Thursday, May 19th, the skies were clear, the moon and the stars were out and the location was mesmerizing.
It was going to be a celebration of the 23rd year anniversary of Atlantic General Hospital located at 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin, MD 21811. Tel. 410-641-1100. Website? http://www.atlanticgeneral.org.
We were meeting at the “Speakeasy”, where the event was taking place. This is the farm of the Host and Hostess, Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Jenkins. Atlantic General has been celebrating its anniversaries with an annual event. Fun and Fundraising for the hospital. This year’s theme was the Roaring 20’s and with 500 people of their supporters, family and friends in attendance it was certainly a memorable evening.
Most of the attendees wore 1920’s dress code…..long pearls, fringes…it was a time of excess. Games and crafted cocktails. You picked your own glass at the entrance and fill it to your hearts desires. The tent was huge and it was very well appointed. The center pieces were gorgeous, as well. No detail was left out.
LA Catering from Liquid Assets located at 94th & Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland did a spectacular job with their catering. Besides their restaurant in Ocean City their catering side of it can work magic for any of your events, small or large. As you can see they fed 500 and there was no shortage of food throughout the evening. Tel. 410-524-7037 Website? http://www.ocliquidassets.com.
We are located on the eastern shore so seafood is regarded as a main staple at events. Surrounding the Speakeasy there were stations where attendees could fill their plates and come back for more.
Oysters on the half shell, shrimp, smoke scallop salad, smoked salmon, crab claws!!
Softshells!! My favorites!
Cheeses and Charcuterie!!
 Lisa & Cindi checking it out! Seafood Paella.
Sushi!!
Dessert!! That sweet ending that completes a meal….Have you had the doughnuts made in house at Liquid Assets? They are to die for. At the event they gave them a little twist. You could customize them. They were warm, perfect to hold in one hand or on your plate and then the sweet condiments on top.
I took a look at the cakes….could they possibly be the cakes that have been the talk of the town? Yes!! I could not believe it. I am going to learn more about the two guys that are from Brooklyn and call themselves the Brooklyn Baking Barons. The cakes featured the other night were Honey Whiskey Cakes, accompanied by local strawberries. They were so good that at the table we all went back for seconds. They are the perfect size…guilt free shall we say? They will be opening a store front in Berlin, I believe on or around Memorial Week-End. Check them on Facebook. From their website they ship nationwide. http://www.bkbarons.com.
Cannot wait to taste a new flavor….the Limoncello Cake with homemade Limoncello….Justin Noble, a friend of theirs said this new cake is out of this world.
It is that time of the year to fund raise at the Maryland and Delaware Beaches. People have big hearts here. Lucky to call it home!!
May 13th, 2016
Wearing the T-Shirt volunteers and runners celebrated the Super Heroes in their lives!! The Bethany Beach Breast Cancer 5 K Fun Run/3 K Walk is an annual event that has been taking place in Downtown Bethany Beach, Delaware on Mother’s Day Week-End. Every year more and more people register to honor someone and have the opportunity to spend some time at the beach.
It is a relaxed race and walk. The Founder and Chair is Ann Raskauskas and the Co-Chair is Carol Hartnett. The event just took place last week-end, but pretty soon plans for next year’s event will be taking place. The website is http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.
If you have been at the Delaware Beaches you know we have had an amazing amount of rain this week. But, it just so happened that last Saturday early in the morning the clouds broke and we even saw sunshine for a little bit of time while the race and walk took place. The Boardwalk in Bethany was the meeting place and look how pretty the ocean looked!!
I was in charge of the Information Booth and Dog Station where pooches stopped to say hello, have some water and grab a bandana.
It is a community affair with friends and families reuniting in celebration of miles stones in their lives.
This year’s theme was so much fun. The runners really got into the dressing up….
These guys were part of a team but they were so funny.
There were prizes awarded and then a little bit of stretching before starting the Run/Walk.
The Boardwalk in Bethany Beach is the center of this coastal resort town. The Boardwalk grub like fries, pizza and the rest of those yummy treats…..but I stopped at Turtle Beach Cafe on the south side of the boardwalk for a smoothie.
The Green Smoothie is so delicious and refreshing. It has banana, mango, pineapple, spinach and spirulina….also they will add yogurt, as well, but you can have it without. Spirulina is a microalgae that has high nutritional value and health benefits. It is is considered a super food.
Remember same time same place next year in Bethany Beach the Bethany Beach Breast Cancer 5K Fun Run/3K Walk will be waiting for you!!
May 10th, 2016
Heaven for those who love to gather and eat with family and friends!! Rehoboth Beach Reastaurant Week will begin on Sunday, June 5th through Friday, June 10th.
Rehoboth Beach is a dining destination for the Mid-Atlantic states. Those that are fortunate to visit the Nation’s Summer Capital can really enjoy small town atmosphere, the beaches, the boardwalk and amazing restaurants serving delicious food year round.
Restaurants will feature prix-fixe menus that make your culinary adventure both affordable and tempting.
Enjoy a 3-course meal priced at $25, $35, or $45 per person, at more than 30 participating Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, restaurants.
Need more info? Want to see the list of participating restaurants…..then, by all means visit http://www.downtownrb.com.
You may also call 302-227-2772. The restaurants will be posting menus during the week and also will be commenting on social media.
Restaurant Week in Rehoboth is the perfect opportunity to try all the great restaurants that we have at the beach before the real crowds come down.
Have a good one!!
April 3rd, 2016
Movies offer us a ticket into another world. You can cry, scream, cheer, or maybe all of it at once. It is cheap therapy for a couple of hours. Better than sitting home watching the political circus 24/7.
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is located in beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware at 107 Truitt Avenue. Tel. 302-645-9095. Its mission is to promote cinematic arts and provide education and cultural enrichment. It is very active and throughout the year it offers residents that ticket to another world mentioned above. For more information, trailers, etc. etc. please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
So, What’s Going On?
Thursday, April 7th – Film Programs/Cinema & The Arts…This film series brings art and artists to the big screen. Typically, there is a guest speaker who will introduce the film and also lead a post screening discussion. So, on Thrusday, 4/7, the featured film will be THE WINDING STREAM. This looks like an interesting film, more so if you like the Carter and Cash families. It tells the story of the Carter and Cash family dynasty seated at the heart of country music. Starting with the original Carters, the film traces the transformation of their musical act into the Carter Sisters. The marriage of Johnny Cash and June Carter. This is shot in HD. The Winding Stream features original Carter Family recordings but also showcases interpretrations of their songs as performed by such legends as John Prine, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, and Sheryl Crow. It is told through interviews with family and friends who knew them best. This film has won numerous awards. It will run 90 minutes. A post film discussion will be led by George Spicer, who currently serves as secretary of the Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association. The Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association hosts concerts the second Sunday of each month in Marydel, Delaware. This film will take place at Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive, #2, Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes. This location is behind Wawa in Lewes. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. You can visit the above mentioned website and purchase tickets online, or by calling 302-645-9095 ext. 1. Online reservations will close on Thursday, the 7th at Noon. Please note that reservations made are non-refundable.
Friday, April 8th, Saturday, April 9th, Sunday, April 10th – What Makes Us Tick? This analytical series will be for the whole week-end. It explores the theme of Secrets and Lies through films and post-screening discussions. All screenings will be held at the Cinema Art Theater located at 17701 Dartmouth Drive, #2, Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes (behind Wawa). These 3 films will reveal the devastating effect that keeping secrets and telling lies has on individuals, families and communities. Issues such as redemption, forgiveness, and hope will be discussed. Each film will feature an introduction by licensed family therapist Joan Procaccio, and a post screening discussion facilitated by a mental health or educactional professional.
Admission prices for members are $15 per screening or $41 for the 3-film package. For the general public the admission will be $17 per screening and $47 for the 3-film package. Ticket prices include pre-screening refreshments. Wine will be available for purchase at selected screenings. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the film The tickets can be obtained by visiting the website above mentioned, or by calling 302-645-9095, ext. 1, or by visiting the RBFS office Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are non-refundable. Please also note that to receive the membership discounted admission, proof of current membership must be presented at the time of purchase, or in the case of online or tel. reservations, at admission to the event.
ORANGES AND SUNSHINE – Friday, 4/8 at 7 p.m. – This is a British film and it is a heart-wrenching fact-base drama, when social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) uncovers the horrific scandal of forced child migration from the UK. Between the 1940’s and ’50s, and as recently as 1967, nearly 130,000 British children, some orphaned and some forcibly removed from their homes, were packed into ships and sent to Australia. They were told their parents were dead and instead of oranges and sunshine, a paradise offered to them, they were forced into hard labor and sometimes abuse….It runs 105 minutes and it is Rated R. A post film discussion will be led by Perrin Smith. He is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and their families.
DEAR FRANKIE – Saturday, 4/9 at 3 p.m. – This is a Scottish drama, with many awards won including a 15 minute standing ovation when it was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Dear Frankie is a working class fairy tale and it is the story of 9 year old Frankie and his mother Lizzie. He remembers nothing of the abuse he suffered as a child and his mother is determined to keep it that way. Through a Glasgow post office box he maintains a regular correspondence with someone he believes is his father. The letters, secretely authored by Lizzie, detail seafaring adventures from around the globe. But she cannot maintain this charade forever and torn between telling the truth and protecting her son, Lizzie gets more than she bargained for when she hires a handsome stranger to play the role of a lifetime. This simple story is rich with precise observation and it tugs at the heartstrings withouth being maudlin or manipulative….It runs for 105 minutes and is Rated PG 13. The post film discussion will be led by Suzanne Murphy, Suzanne Thurman, and Joe-Anne Corwin. Suzanne Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker who has a PHD in social welfare. Suzanne Thurman is the director of the MERR Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue efforts of stranded marine life. Joe-Anne Corwin was a professor of psychology at the Marine Maritime Acade in Castine, Main.
STORIES WE TELL – Sunday, 4/10 at 1:30 p.m. This is a Canadian documentary. Oscar nominated writer/director Sarah Polley is both filmmaker and detective as she investigates the secrets kept by a family of storytellers. This documentary explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, and how our narratives shape and define us. This documentary is Rated PG 13. A post film discussion will be led by Carolyn Walter and Suzanne Thurman. Carolyn Walter is a PHD, LCSW, Professor Emerita, Center for Social Work Education, Widener University and an Adjunct Professor at Univ. of PA, School of Social Work. Her area of specialty is grief, loss and transformation. Suzanne Thurman is the director of the MERR Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue efforts of stranded marine life.
Wednesday, April 13th at 4 p.m. – THE SELFISH GIANT, was an official selection of the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. It is a gripping story about 13 year old best friends, Arbor and Swifty. During a forced absence from school, the boys begin working for a dubious scrap dealer selling discarded wire to scrap yards. Their hard works pays off in the beginning but as Arbor becomes increasingly greedy, tensions build leading to a tragic event that transforms them all. This is a British drama set against the backdrop of post industrial northern England.
This screening is part of the monthly “Read a Movie” series in which members read a little-known short story in advance of the screening, then gather to share their thoughts about how well, or not so well the story expanded to the big screen. On the evening of the screening attendees can receive 15% off Dos Locos’ regular priced dinner entrees.
Admission is $3 for members, (current members need to present their membership card). $5 for future members. Location? Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes’ Wawa.
Have a great time!!
 
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