Fort Pierce, Florida, is a city with a rich history that dates back thousands of years, starting with its earliest inhabitants, the Ais Native American tribe. Here’s an overview of its historical development: Pre-European Settlement The Ais people lived along Florida’s east coast, including the area now known as Fort Pierce, for centuries before European…
When I started working for Princess Cruises, my company Dream Town Media, LLC was a fledgling web site and social media services company for artists, musicians, authors and creatives. The internet was a different place then. Less clutter, easier for online advertisers to connect with customers, not the realm of influencers, hackers and bots. Now,…
Ah, La Catrina! She’s one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos, tall, elegant, and very dead. Picture a skeleton woman in a grand hat with feathers and flowers, wearing a gown straight out of early 20th-century high society. She’s both beautiful and eerie, a symbol of how Mexicans playfully and profoundly…
I love the Hawaiian islands…. As I’m sure you know. My favorite of all is the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s more of the real Hawaiian experience. The volcano, the rainforest, the beaches…. Awesome. Oahu (Honolulu and North Shore Pearl Harbor), is big urban and tourist trap-ish. On the Big Island, you need a rental…
We all make choices on how we want to live. For years, I followed the corporate path and worked for some major companies around Metro Detroit learning the ropes of business, and getting educated beyond my years by some fantastic managers. I learned a lot while I worked in for them. I learned about, how…
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a vibrant and deeply meaningful Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors the lives of deceased loved ones. It takes place each year on November 1 and 2, coinciding with the Catholic observances of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, but it’s rooted in much older Indigenous traditions that long predate the arrival…
Daytona Beach, Florida, has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries, blending indigenous cultures, Spanish exploration, and the development of a vibrant tourism and racing industry. Here’s a brief overview: Indigenous and Colonial Period • Native American Settlement: Long before European contact, the area was inhabited by the Timucuan people, who thrived on fishing,…
Savannah, Georgia, with its picturesque squares, historic architecture, and Southern charm, has been a popular filming location and setting for numerous films. The city’s timeless beauty and atmospheric streets make it a perfect backdrop for storytelling. Here’s a list of notable films shot or based in Savannah: Films Shot in Savannah 1. Forrest Gump (1994)…
