Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
The Story Behind the Nickname If you’ve spent any time in Durham, North Carolina, you’ve encountered the bull. It’s on logos, murals, merchandise, and monuments throughout the city. The Durham Bulls baseball team plays at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Locals proudly call their home “Bull City.” But where does this distinctive nickname come from, and why has a farm animal become so central to a city’s identity? The answer lies in...
This past weekend brought us to Durham, North Carolina, where the daughter of my partner’s friends got married. Like many weddings these days, especially destination weddings, the bride and groom set up a wedding website, where they offered a schedule of events for the weekend along with area attractions and hotel recommendations. We chose the 21c Museum Hotel from their recommendations, and arranged the flight, car rental and hired car to...
Nestled in the heart of Cape Cod, Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria has been serving the North Eastham community and visitors alike as a reliable dining destination for over 20 years. Located on Route 6, this casual eatery offers the kind of straightforward, satisfying meals that keep locals coming back and tourists discovering it year after year. A Menu for EveryoneFairway lives up to its name by offering a diverse menu that goes well beyond...
When you’re looking for the perfect breakfast spot on Cape Cod, there’s one place that locals and visitors alike keep coming back to: The Hole-in-One in Orleans, Massachusetts. This family-run bakery and eatery has been a beloved fixture in the heart of Orleans for over 29 years, and once you visit, you’ll understand why. More Than Just Donuts (But the Donuts Are Amazing) While The Hole-in-One is famous for their hand-cut, oversized...
Back on the Cape, our neighbors tipped us off about the Cuffy’s of Cape Cod clearance sale. If you already love Cuffy’s at full price and in full season, you’ll love it even more during their clearance events. These sales aren’t advertised—the locals just seem to know when they’re running. Even the employees can’t say when they’ll end if you ask. You simply need to take your chances and go. Or call ahead to confirm. We thought...
For the occasion of my son’s 40th Birthday, we made the 5-hour drive from Cape Cod, Mass to New Rochelle, NY where my son now lives. We broke the 5-hour trip up by stopping for lunch in Old Lyme, Connecticut at a lovely restaurant by the name of The Hangry Goose. It was a beautiful day for dining al fresco on the restaurant’s patio overlooking the Lieutenant River. After picking Ben up at his apartment building, we enjoyed a lovely,...
Perched high above Provincetown like a steadfast guardian, the Pilgrim Monument is more than just a striking granite tower—it’s a story carved in stone, a tribute to courage, and a portal into the past. photo credit: Jeff Krehely Built between 1907 and 1910, the 252-foot monument commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in Provincetown in 1620, before they sailed on to Plymouth. It’s the tallest all-granite...
Provincetown, Massachusetts, stands as one of America's most legendary art destinations, where the dramatic beauty of Cape Cod's outermost tip has inspired generations of artists, writers, and creative visionaries. This vibrant town at the end of the Cape has cultivated an extraordinary arts scene that spans from historic studios where famous artists once worked to cutting-edge contemporary galleries showcasing today's most innovative talents....
A curated journey through Cape Cod's artistic gem Overview Nestled on the Outer Cape, Wellfleet has long been a haven for artists, writers, and creative spirits. This charming coastal town offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and artistic expression. From contemporary galleries showcasing local talent to historic venues and artisan workshops, Wellfleet provides an intimate yet sophisticated art scene that rivals much...
★★★★★ A Lifetime Love Affair with France Through Food, Culture, and Travel Irvina Lew's "Forays in France: A Flavorful Memoir" is a delightful literary confection that serves up equal portions of wanderlust and wisdom. This captivating work defies easy categorization, seamlessly blending the intimacy of memoir with the practical guidance of a travel guide and the cultural insights of a seasoned journalist's observations. A Journey...
