Last night I attended a talk by Ruth Reichl, former editor for Gourment magazine. It is part of the Miami Book fair (now in it's 26th year) and was completely free. Because the fair has grown so big, they now charge for some of the events, but this particular one (including parking) was completely gratis! I went with a friend, we got great seats, heard Ruth speak and answer some intelligent questions and then left the auditorium to have her book signed. I turned around to look for my friend Martha and, there she was chatting up Ruth Reichl, asking where she was going to have dinner in Miami and suggesting a few Cuban restaurants. Last weekend, there was an art show in South Miami (free) and we took the kids to UM's homecoming parade and "boat burning" with fireworks, all for free. At the Homecoming event, they were even giving away bottles of water, pizza and ice cream. You can't beat that. No matter where you live, you probably have something going on for free- whether it's cooking classes at a department store or a concert at your neighborhood church. If you go, you might see old friends, make new ones or even talk to your favorite author!
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