I’m not saying you should eliminate fireworks from your Independence Day celebrations. I too have an affinity towards the brightly lit skies, the new and improved displays and the oohs and aahhs that accompany the fantastic shapes and colors that amaze. After all, America’s second president John Adams and the first to light fireworks for Independence Day said “The...
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July 2, 2013May 17, 2021 Ja’Vonne’s Travel Minute – Independence Day
by Ja'Vonne
There are other countries that celebrate the 4th of July. The Philipines and Rwanda are two of them.The Philipines celebrates July 4th as its Republic Day in commeration of the day they were no longer a U.S. territory. It was in 1946. The Philipines from the late 19th century to 1946 encountered several identity crisis. ...
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June 26, 2013May 17, 2021 Bonnie’s Eye On!
by Ja'Vonne
When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I wasn’t so worried about my eating a different way or giving myself injections. I was more worried about how to protect myself from getting cuts and scrapes on my feet. When you have diabetes, taking good care of your feet is important – especially when traveling. Poor foot care...
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June 21, 2013May 17, 2021 Chinese Baggage Handler Goes off
by Ja'Vonne
If you think that your baggage has been roughed up by the airline, be grateful you did not fly on this plane. Take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-d2_GorYeM
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June 20, 2013May 17, 2021 JA’VONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE – THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
by Ja'Vonne
What do the broken chains at the feet of The Statue of Liberty symbolize? Do they symbolize that all people have the right to life, liberty and the pusit of happiness? Or, is this specifically for the abolishment of slavery? African Americans at the time didn’t accept this theory of The Statue of Liberty because when...
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June 18, 2013May 17, 2021 Bonnie’s Eye On!
by Ja'Vonne
I love our topics because it gives me a chance to research some of the questions I usually just blow off. Like – What is the difference between an herbs and spices? In case you didn’t know, Herbs are the leafy and green part of the plant. Spices are the parts of the plant that aren’t leafy,...
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June 10, 2013May 17, 2021 Mancations & Father’s Day trip Ideas
by Ja'Vonne
Don’t know when the term Mancations was first spoken but in the 2006 film The Break Up, Vince Vaughn made reference to it. What is it? A male only vacation. No women allowed. Since Bonnie and I are a bit challenged in this area we asked a few guys we know about Mancations. I must tell you...
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June 8, 2013May 17, 2021 BONNIE’S EYE ON!
by Ja'Vonne
I am not and never have been a smoker. I really don’t like the smell of cigarette smoke; however, sometimes seeing a group of guys smoking a fine, expensive cigar is quite appealing. I can’t imagine guys taking a “Mancation”, and there not be a cigar and a good drink involved. I did some investigating...
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June 1, 2013May 17, 2021 Road Trip Ideas and Tips
by Ja'Vonne
Our show this week is on Road Trips for Adults. We’re leaving the kids and the rest of the family behind. This one is for GROWN FOLKS. No, “Are we there yet?”, unless you just want to irritate the other person. Bathroom breaks, well as we get older I guarantee you there will be a few...
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May 30, 2013May 17, 2021by Ja'Vonne
BONNIE’S EYE ON – Once or twice a year my “Girls” and I like to jump in the car and head out on a ROAD TRIP! One such trip was to the “Las Vegas of the South,” Tunica, Mississippi! We had planned to drive straight through and timed it out to be around 8 hours. ...