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Real North Florida History at Morningside Nature Center

Missing are the palm trees that reach into the cloudless blue sky. Instead, I am surrounded by Needle Palms up to my shoulders and skinny Scrub Pines towering overhead as far as the eye can see.  The pines leave a… Continue Reading →

Maui: Reflections in a Bamboo Forest

There are places that we encounter when traveling that affect us deeply.  I’ve written before about how overcome with emotion I was when I entered Sacre Coeur in Paris during a choir rehearsal.  I remember the Rocky-style feeling of accomplishment… Continue Reading →

In Honor of Black History Month

My husband and I have both gotten used to him being the only black person in the room when we travel to many places.  We continue to wonder & discuss between ourselves why that is.  That issue is probably a… Continue Reading →

How to Save a Dying Art in Asheville

When is a dying art not a dying art?  When two craftsmen adopt the ancient ways, start a museum to preserve them and open a school to teach the ancient ways to others.  Welcome to Silver River Center for Chair… Continue Reading →

Catawba Meadows Park in North Carolina: Archeology You Can Touch

Morganton, North Carolina is about one hour east of Asheville.  We had a whirlwind visit there that lasted just a couple of days.  During my time in this small town, I found a couple of great places to visit that… Continue Reading →

Brit Oie – An Asheville Artist Creating Mountain Experiences You Can Take Home

Really good art makes me sigh.  One hand will flutter up to my chest and I will release a little sigh and smile with joy.   This is how I know that I have connected with a piece of art.   I… Continue Reading →

A Greenville, South Carolina Wrap-Up

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Introducing Greenville: Downtown Walking Tours

Greenville, South Carolina’s status as a hot tourism commodity probably isn’t new to many people.  The city of 68,000 has gotten a ton of national buzz in the last few years.  It was once a textile hub and in recent… Continue Reading →

Introducing Augusta: Sacred Heart Cultural Center

“Jesus’s disciples were fishermen.  Fishermen are often told that if their boat capsizes in a storm the safest place to be is underneath, in the protection of the hull.”  As she finished, her eyes rolled slowly Heavenward to the gray-green… Continue Reading →

A Charleston/Beaufort Wrap-Up

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A Myrtle Beach Wrap-Up

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Introducing Brookgreen Gardens: The attraction with the truest motto ever!

Recently, on a perfect 75-degree Saturday, without a cloud in the sky, my husband and I spent the day together at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.  All the elements just came together for me.  It was so lovely… Continue Reading →

A Columbia Wrap-Up

Our visit to Columbia, South Carolina lasted a week and a half.  We have come to really like this city.  The downtown is larger than our hometown’s downtown without being overwhelming.  There are dozens of restaurant options and when staying… Continue Reading →

Introducing Columbia: Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal

People sometimes ask me why I travel overseas so much. Well, that’s a long answer for another post.  But, so often, people want to know why I don’t appreciate my own nation and they want to know whether or not… Continue Reading →

Oak Grove, Kentucky: Honoring America’s Military is a Walk in the Park

Have no fear, dear reader, new content related to new travels will begin soon.  For today though, I wanted to recap one last place from a previous trip that was just too cool to skip over. In the last few… Continue Reading →

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