We’re building a two-story villa at Laguna Beach about two miles from Carillon Beach—and just minutes from beautiful Rosemary, Seaside, and Grayton. I look forward to swimming in the beautiful lap pool and running/biking on the beach at least every other day.
One of the worker’s kids was doing all he could to keep from being bored.
Second floor starts.
View from the future garage.
I was along for the ride as the girls shopped vintage clothes on our way to the Jazz Fest.
The friendly shopkeeper, Joan.
Jake and Elwood accosted by an anonymous street pirate.
Stroll down the short boardwalk of Oaks by the Bay Park, and you’re greeted by a view of St. Andrews Bay.
I took time off from business as a wedding photographer to attend the Destin Seafood Festival held this year at the Destin Harbor.
The drive from the west end of Panama City Beach was really quick with the relatively new four-lane blacktop and October traffic. It was only 20 minutes to Grayton Beach and another 20 to Destin.
Parking was an easy road-side drill, allowing a short walk to the festival. There was the usual arts and crafts and seafood; but for me, the major draw was Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Joan played one very long set with songs ranging from the great Runaways tunes to her contemporary works, which are really good (you can listen to a few on her website).
I love to eat! And hearty Italian is one of my favorite. I had one of my best meals at Lupa in NYC, which is one of Mario Batali’s Italian restaurants.
I made some Lasagne the other day from a recipe in a Mario Batali cookbook. I even made the pasta dough myself, which was a first! I had fun doing it.
Finished product
Cut the asparagus in half for baking
The Balsamella sauce. Absolutely mouth-watering.