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A Covered Bridge & A Log Cabin: Hiking The Madison County Nature Trail In Huntsville

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Admirable Art in Huntsville, Alabama

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Looking for a Snack in Huntsville? Pizza and Gyros Reviewed

On a soaking Sunday, when it seemed the rain would keep slashing down forever, we were hungry. We were so hungry that we even extended our Treat Day rule by an extra day. We wanted something warm and comforting and… Continue Reading →

I Learned to Like Science Again at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I don’t like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos at all.  Their desire to go to space isn’t based on the old noble principles of a generation ago.  It is just another excuse… Continue Reading →

Where to Find Soul Food in Huntsville: Eat It All

While making small talk with someone new in Huntsville, Alabama, I asked about restaurant recommendations because I always ask about restaurant recommendations.  My lovely new friend named a few places that were chain restaurants that we don’t have in my… Continue Reading →

How Marriott Handles a Local Theme: Space in Huntsville

“Would you like a mountain view room or a rocket view room?” “Well, it’s not every day that I get asked that, so I’m going to say, ‘rocket view,’ please.” That was roughly how my husband’s conversation with the booking… Continue Reading →

Walking Through Time: Maple Hill Cemetery – Huntsville, Alabama

I am not a true history buff.  I don’t watch documentaries about the past or have a particular era that I know so well I could win any trivia competition.  I do, however, appreciate and agree with the sentiment that… Continue Reading →

A Nutty Interlude (Just for Fun)

I spent a couple of days in Dothan, Alabama. I didn’t have a chance to explore much.  It just so happened that a slew of personal errands had to take precedence.  Even though I travel full-time, it can’t be all… Continue Reading →

Seeking & Finding the Truth about Mardi Gras in Alabama

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Mobile, Alabama’s Diverse Offerings

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Mobile, Alabama’s Historic Castle Fit for A Traveling Queen

If I could have squealed, I would have. That simply wouldn’t have been dignified, though. The lobby of the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is nothing if not dignified.  It is classy in a way that only a… Continue Reading →

Books, Bamboo & Breakfast in Alabama

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Alabama: Cautious Optimism and a Good Start

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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 →

Green Light! Post-Pandemic (ish) Travel Resumes for Mrs. HomeFree

Remember that game we played as kids: Red Light, Green Light?  The caller would turn their back on a group of approaching rivals.  The caller would then yell, “green light” and the crowd would make progress toward the caller.  But,… Continue Reading →

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