Beach Life – The Flohemian

Chasing the Sunshine Across the State

Posted on February 21, 2019February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I love the East Coast of Florida, but I miss watching sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. I catch the sunset from time to time from the barrier islands of Palm Beach County, watching the light go to sleep over the mainland. It’s lovely, but it is not the same as the ones watched growing […]

Season’s Readings

Posted on February 13, 2018February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I enjoy exploring foreign cultures locally, a visit to a Thai temple or a Brazilian backyard barbecue. For a change, I explored my local culture: The Palm Beach Scene. The Holiday Season may be long gone, but The Season is in full swing. If you do not live in South Florida, you may be confused […]

Fun with Frescobol

Posted on June 8, 2017January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Being a lifelong beach bum, I am always fascinated by beach culture. I think it’s amazing how different regions enjoy where the sand meets the sea. Hawaii, California and our own Sunshine State all have been identified as areas of distinction with regard to beach culture. I’ve noticed the onset of new beach trends is […]

The Science of Seadation

Posted on June 2, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Life is often a wave: you can be riding the crest one day, then caught in the undertow the next. Several days into a bad week, my frustration hit its peak where not even a facetious serenade of the “Bad Day” song could pacify me. I decided that instead of sulking into my bedsheets, I […]

Pluralism, Paradise and Palm Trees

Posted on March 23, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

PREFACE: I started writing about palm trees in relation to world religions. Which then spiraled into many other potential fun facts. To help streamline reading and the brevity of this post, I have used anecdotes to keep this post on its course. If you see an asterisk* scroll to bottom if you feel so inclined […]