Daiquiri

people to calm down my emotions and set me back into a relax state of mind, such as me lying in a beach chair. As I lay soaking in the comfort I let my left hand slide down my body and chair, leaving my hand to hit the ground of sand. I start to pick up small piles of sand, and let each partial run through my palm and fingertips. As I go through this motion, I get a sense of closure in life. I soon realize that I cannot hold on to everything in life, and I have to picture people and or events that are not meant to be in my life, need to leave and slowly erase back into the world, such as each sand particle touches the ground once again. As I still play with the sand in my left hand, my right hand is grasping a nice cold strawberry daiquiri. I clench the drink and sit up to take a sip. I can taste the rum drifting down my throat with the coldness of ice and hint of punch, giving it the perfect summer drink, which embarks the fun of life. In the distance I can hear a group of seagulls wrestling for food lying in the sand, however a calming tune comes into play, taking over the seagull atmosphere, and leaves a nice island melody in my head, making me fall into a deeper state of relaxation. Once I open my eyes, I can see the ocean in front of me. The water is sparkling in the sun with hints of different shades of blues. I can smell the salt in the air and feel the ocean breeze cross my neck. I slowly stand up and approach the ocean water. As I put one foot in I can feel…

On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war against Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in the Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The U.S. also supported the ongoing struggle of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines for independence against Spanish rule. This would be the first war fought overseas by the United States and it involved campaigns in both Cuba and the Philippine Islands. The majority of Spanish-American War soldiers were volunteers who originated from all…

They have wonderful recipes like the “moros and cristianos”, the “yucca and mojo” and the “Cuban steak”. In addition, they make the best coffee in the world. They are very proud of it. It is a tradition to drink the coffee and smoke Cuban cigars at the same time. Cuban cocktails are very famous also. If you go to old Havana, you can stop by the same place Hemingway had wonderful Daiquiris: “El Floridita”. Besides the food and drinks, the service at the restaurants is really outstanding. In any…

Being a New Orleanian, it was a right of passage to go to your first parade. For many, you were barely out of your mother’s womb. Your mom or dad holding you in one arm and using the other to catch/deflect beads. If this sounds crazy to you, chances are, you haven’t been to Mardi Gras! It's Mardi Gras Y'all!! The parades may start in January/February, but the preparation is year-round. The minute that last float rolls by, the magic for the next year begins. You see, Mardi Gras isn’t just about…

The beverage service is adequate; most drinks are ready within 5 to 10 minutes and include favorites such as mudslides, tequila and daiquiris. Because Austin grill’s decor and atmosphere are more in line with a traditional sports bar, by alcohol in the drinks is much more potent than compared to Red Lobster. The servers possess a warm, upbeat and energetic attitude, and always do their absolute best to accommodate the needs of the customers. The average wait time for the meal to be prepared is…

and healthy for them. The interaction between the servers and the customers is also worth noting. There’s real sense of warmth and friendliness that comes with being greeted with a welcoming smile and upbeat attitude. The wait to be seated is never longer than five minutes at best, and the dining area is always neat and tidy. Also, the restaurant is handicap accessible, which for me as a wheelchair user is an extremely important feature. It shows the extra dedication to serving the needs of…

Charleston, Latta, and Folly beach currently have laws that protect form “discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Age Discrimination: Federal Law prohibits all forms of discrimination based on an individual’s age. Furthermore, even though this Federal Act primarily covers the workforce in its entirety, it mainly concentrates on the age of forty and above. Age Discrimination laws In South Carolina apply to companies with 15 or more employees are subject to the state's…

and then he stood by the door of the room we were searching for and I said “Get your game face on.” I knocked on the door three times, I was met by one of the fuckers that tried cutting out Mr. Allen. There were five of them present and I said “Everyone take a seat…….so you guys made a bet, got the winnings, he figured out you guys cheated him, and you run. Not just anywhere, but to a room that costs about fifteen hundred.” I walk over to the guy at the living room table, you mind if I have a…

All this drink will be served in frozen form. The price for the frozen drink will be affordable and will be measured small, medium and large. The Jell-O shots will name after their color and will be sold as solo, trio and a half of dozen. We will also serve your typical mixed drink on the rock like The Screw Driver which will be the house Vodka with freshly squeeze orange juice, Daiquiris and Martins. Our food menu will be simple and on the go. The hookah will be of the best quality as…

“Everybody’s doing it”, has come out of my mouth on several occasions, especially when I was a teenager. If everybody’s doing it, it must be o.k. That way of thinking, has caused me my share of trouble. One story that stayed with me for over 35 years is when my high school basketball team won the state championship. Our coach decided to have a cookout at her home in our honor. Not only were we invited, but some of her adult friends as well. She had sodas for the team, but alcohol for the…