Blogs from North America

In today's digital age, Instagram has become one of the most influential social media platforms for individuals and businesses alike. With over a billion active users, it offers a vast audience and numerous opportunities for engagement and growth. One of the key metrics of success on Instagram is the number of followers one has. In this article, we'll explore the importance of followers for Instagramand strategies to organically grow your follower count. Why Followers Matter on Instagram Having a large number of followers on Instagram is more than just a vanity metric. It's a sign of credibility and social proof. When potential followers visit your profile and see a substantial following, they are more likely to perceive you as trustworthy and worth following themselves. Additionally, a higher follower count can lead t... read more

Well, it's that time again, time for our annual vacation. This year we are going to Alaska and Vancouver, Canada. We fly out of Greenville, SC on Friday, May 10th, and stop at O'Hare International, on our way to Fairbanks, Alaska. We'll spend a few days there, then take the Alaska Railroad to Anchorage, spend a day or two there, then take the train to Seward on the 16th. There, we just spend a night, then board our cruise ship, Celebrity Summit, for our cruise along the Alaskan coast to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to spend a few days there before returning home. What makes this vacation special, is that we will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary (yes 50th!), May the 19th, onboard. So, I'll catch you next, on our way to Alaska.... read more

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Here I am trying to figure out if this entry is going to end up in the right blog. It’s a farce. I’m over the Atlantic. Not so user friendly today. ETA looks like it’s working…... read more

FROM THERE TO HERE, FROM HERE TO THERE, FUNNY THINGS HAPPEN EVERYWHERE!…(Dr.Seuss). And it's been such a fun season here at our winter residence, Tropical Palms. We hope you have enjoyed these good times with us. As I always say “The More the Merrier.” Another quote: “Time Flies when You are having Fun!” Boy, that's right on! We arrived here in mid-September and now it's time to start planning our journey “home”. Where did the time go? It seems like just the other day when we were settling in and enjoying the arrival and company of all our friends. Now, many of our friends have left and we are dealing with the preparation for our soon departure. This year is going to be so different from our past years. I'm still trying to comprehend it all…. ... read more