by Doug | Jan 13, 2011 | Blog, Travel
Québec is a hard place to define. It’s a combination of so many facets. It’s a combination of French and English cultural influences, thriving in a decidedly North American setting. It’s a combination of Upper and Lower Town, separated by great...
by Doug | Jan 5, 2011 | Blog, Travel
See update 3-19-2024 at https://dougbardwell.com/db/2024/03/19/one-key-unlocks-it-all-longboat-key-redux-2024/ The holidays are over and many snowbirds will be looking to get out of the frigid climes. Everyone expects the people of Cleveland and Buffalo to start...
by Doug | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog, Travel
Cleveland is a long way from Hollywood, but it still shines on the silver screen in more than one film. But, this time of year, A Christmas Story is probably the one seen on as many screens as any other. Supposedly based in Indiana, the film was actually shot in...
by Doug | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog, Photography
Every once in a while, something revolutionary hits an industry – hopefully for the better. Such is the impact of the Eye-Fi memory cards for digital cameras. The newest in their line, the Pro X2 is an absolutely astounding combination of 8 GB of memory, WiFi support,...
by Doug | Dec 6, 2010 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
In the world of marketing hype, not many things deliver on their promises. When it comes to coffee mugs, I can’t count the number I’ve used that claimed to be spill-proof or leak-proof. Umm…not really – until now. Add this idea to your 2010 holiday’s gift list for...
by Doug | Dec 2, 2010 | Blog, Travel
One of the great features of books is the ability to take us mentally to places we’ve never visited. Add pictures, and we can see for ourselves what others experience in their unique neighborhoods. Add music, and now our senses begin to actually internalize the...
