The good Lord knows that of all the things I'm afraid of in life, that right after snakes in my toilet, alligators and crocodiles are right up there. I have fears people. Deep, irrational fears. Just how do you get over a fear of things that can eat you? Well, in my case you go on a crazy girls trip with your friends and visit Gatorland. Yup, the very place your toothy nightmares reside. First, let's meet Chester. Chester was caught near Tampa after a number of large dogs went missing. …
How to be a Daredevil. Think like a travel writer.
The definition of daredevil as provided by Webster's is "recklessly and often ostentatiously daring". I like that definition. It appeals to the bad-ass side of Life In Pleasantville, wherein I make popcorn for dinner and drink Sangria all night. I am nothing, if not, reckless and ostentatious. Truth be told, I'm really quite reserved but I have figured out how to be a daredevil. You need to think like a travel writer. More than anything I love how travel writing has opened me up to experiences …
