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Rene Griffith
7 hours ago2 min read
My Impression of Taiwan
My impressions of Taiwan are based on only a 2-1/2 day visit. Taiwan has a population of 23 million people and is roughly the size of the...
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Rene Griffith
2 days ago2 min read
Sightseeing Outside of Taipei City
Today we took a bus tour to Yehliu Geopark about an hour’s drive outside of Taipei City. Taiwan has 5 mountain ranges covering 70 percent...
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Rene Griffith
3 days ago2 min read
My Journey to Asia: First Stop Taiwan
After flying to San Francisco and spending a few days visiting with family, my daughter, Lisa, left on February 3 at 11:30 pm and arrived...
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Rene Griffith
Jan 281 min read
My Journey to Asia (coming soon)
Curious about travel to Asia? Then follow me and my daughter on this trip to Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Rene Griffith
Nov 21, 20212 min read
The Last Picture Show Nominated for Award at Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF)
Going on the MIFF website this afternoon, I discovered that our film, The Last Picture Show, directed by Eric Emerick, has been nominated...
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Rene Griffith
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Can't Wait for Summer to End? . . . Not Before Seeing "Endless Summer" in New Smyrna Beach!
Okay, so it’s a bit of a drive from Melbourne, but you’re wanting to get out of the house anyway and have something to do, right? Why not...
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Rene Griffith
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Looking for a Laid Back, Friendly, and Natural Island?
We just spent a week on Anna Maria Island, a small barrier island on Florida’s west coast. Only 7 miles long, 3 communities are on the...
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Rene Griffith
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Vintage Collage Artwork
One of my favorite cities in Florida is Miami South Beach, and for many reasons. First and foremost is the number of Art Deco hotels on...
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Rene Griffith
Jul 4, 20212 min read
The Faces of Humanity
Yesterday I was deeply touched by the acts of kindness I experienced when a diverse group of people came together to raise money for a...
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Rene Griffith
Jun 27, 20213 min read
Every Artist’s Dream Come True: Having an Art Museum Exhibition
As an artist, having a museum feature your work is a Big Deal. Having an exhibition in your hometown’s art museum is a Dream Come True!...
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Rene Griffith
Jun 13, 20211 min read
Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk
I just spent a week in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, a real tourist destination for those living in the northeast and wanting to spend time...
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Rene Griffith
May 23, 20212 min read
Travel Bug?
Many of us who enjoy traveling have been bitten by the travel bug but don’t quite feel safe enough yet to go too far from home. So we...
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Rene Griffith
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Charlotte, NC and Our Outdoors Adventures
Our hiking, ebiking, and exploration of Charlotte, NC.
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Rene Griffith
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Why Attend an Art Gallery Opening Reception?
This is a post about the reasons you would want to attend an art gallery opening reception.
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Rene Griffith
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Spring Has Sprung: Carolina Wildflowers
This morning on our hike through the trails at McDowell Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC, we encountered numerous colorful wildflowers....
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Rene Griffith
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Savannah, a Sweet Southern Town
If you haven’t visited Savannah, Ga yet you’re missing a real treat. A beautiful historic city on the water (the Savannah River runs into...
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Rene Griffith
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Travel: Visit Your Local Art Museum
As a local artist who grew up in Eau Gallie, I am sad to say that we are losing our beloved art museum. The Foosaner Art Museum has been...
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Rene Griffith
Mar 15, 20212 min read
So You Never Wanted to Travel to Mexico? That's a Mistake!
As an artist and an adventurer, I had always heard about San Miguel de Allende, Mexico being a mecca for artists, musicians, writers,...
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Rene Griffith
Mar 7, 20212 min read
Caribbean Island of Roatan
Feeling tropical these days? I'll take you on a quick virtual tour of the island of Roatan in the Caribbean which we visited a couple of...
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Rene Griffith
Feb 21, 20211 min read
Honfleur, France
This morning I'll take you along part of our trip through France. Honfleur, a small fishing village along the western part of the country...
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