Posted on 18 November 2009
A monument to a forgotten war’s soldiers awaits restoration on the National Mall.
By Donna Evers
The World War I Memorial.
The First World War left an indelible impression on all of those who experienced its horrors. Ernest Hemingway, one of many young writers who volunteered to drive ambulances on the battlefields, borrowed an expression coined by his friend, Gertrude Stein, to describe those who came of age during and shortly after the conflict as the “Lost Generation.” To those who witnessed the death and devastation, the war signaled the end of optimism about the future. At the same time, they marveled at the courage of the soldiers who gave their lives.
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Posted on 01 September 2006
The One & Only Palmilla Resort and Esperanza Resort Beckon Guests to Cabo San Lucas
by Katie Tarbox
The infinity edge pool overlooking the Sea of Cortez at The One & Only Palmilla
Maybe it was because I missed my connecting flight in Houston creating a 25-hour layover. Maybe it was because I hadn’t been away from the office in months. When I finally arrived in Cabo San Lucas, it looked better than an oasis in the driest part of the Sahara. After a few hours of gazing at the rocky Sea of Cortez against the desert mountain backdrop with margaritas (blended with fresh squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, Patron tequila and cointreau), chips and salsa verde, I knew I had found paradise.
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