It’s a drink and a snack in one. That’s why Melody Maria, mixologist and owner of Wine on Wheels, St. Petersburg, Florida’s, original mobile airstream bar, calls it the “perfect drinks” target=”_blank”>holiday cocktail< 24K Gold Sparkler 0.5 oz. Limoncello (or lemonade) 0.5 oz. Ginger Liqueur (or ginger simple syrup) 4-5 …
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Parents often feel guilty about the things that didn’t go quite as planned during the occasions. But one mom thinks parents everywhere deserve a toast – of cold coffee, of course. Raise it to “every piece of torn wrapping paper” and “all the moments we’ve resisted repositioning the Christmas tree …
Read More »Remembering my friend Elizabeth Imus-LaDue, who showed me how to heal and forgive
My friend Elizabeth Imus-LaDue died a few weeks ago. It’s taken me this long to write about it because it was hard to put into words what she meant to me. A few years ago I wrote a book called “Mostly Sunny.” It’s a memoir about my life and the …
Read More »Biden's first year in office plagued by broken promises on COVID-19
joe-biden” target=”_blank”>President Biden’s< pandemic under control have come into full view as he wraps up his first year in office and the omicron variant continues its sweep across the country. While Biden has seen tanking approval ratings on issues like the economy” target=”_blank”>economy<, 53% approve of Biden’s response to the …
Read More »How the migrant crisis escalated in 2021
The joe-biden” target=”_blank”>Biden administration< during 2021, creating major problems at the border and prompting questions about methods for securing it. Prior to taking office, President Biden signaled that he would make it easier to stay in the country after an illegal entry. Despite the administration’s public statements explicitly telling migrants …
Read More »Portland Antifa rioter charged with assaulting police has case dismissed after 30 hours community service
A portland” target=”_blank”>Portland< officers has had a federal case dropped after completing 30 hours of community service, according to court documents. Eva Warner of us-regions, who police said was also known as Joshua Warner, was charged in September 2020 with felony civil disorder. On the evening of August 8, 2020, …
Read More »Biden signs two new bills into law that aim to help burn pit veterans
joe-biden” target=”_blank”>President Biden< who claim they became ill from exposure to burn pits. The pair of bills, included in the $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2022, will bring sweeping reform to the military’s use of burn pits, expand a registry of service members exposed to the crude …
Read More »Astroworld tragedy: Everything to know
One of the most high-profile investigations in entertainment, travis-scott” target=”_blank”>Travis Scott’s< throughout the day. Authorities have said 50,000 people attended the event in Houston, Texas. Over 300 people were treated at an on-site field hospital at NRG Park, and at least 13 were later hospitalized after the crowd reportedly surged …
Read More »The mainstream media's top 10 missteps in 2021
Throughout 2021, the mainstream media has been caught or forced to correct multiple stories that turned out to be misleading or not true. From debunked stories such as the Steele dossier to new concerns over inflation, mainstream outlets badly reported on some of the biggest news stories of the year. …
Read More »Best last-minute New Year's Eve activities and decor
The occasions is upon us. Whether you’re watching the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball drop at home with your close family-and-friends” target=”_blank”>family members< are up to standard. NEW YEAR’S EVE DRESSES FOR EVERY BUDGET Here are seven budget-friendly New Year’s Eve food and decorations that you’ll want to consider …
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