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The Negro Southern League Baseball Museum: Facility of Dreams

I only attended a major league baseball game once in my life. It was not riveting. I left during the seventh inning and read in the newspaper the next day that the score never changed after I left. It failed… Continue Reading →

Two Tasty Styles of German Food that You Shouldn’t Miss

Fried green tomatoes, collard greens, BBQ, sausage gravy and fried chicken. These are the dishes that we identify with the Alabama culinary scene. However, as my travels through the deep south expanded, I discovered that a hungry traveler can also… Continue Reading →

Not All Courtyard by Marriott Hotels are Created Equally

Let’s Talk Courtyards for a moment. The Courtyard by Marriott brand is a property that is roughly the equivalent of a Hilton Garden Inn. This brand belongs to the “upscale/upper midscale” tier of hotels, according to hotel industry experts. While… Continue Reading →

Two Compelling Asian Art Exhibits in the South

While there are many ideological and cultural differences between India and Pakistan, there is one major similarity. In fact, both nations are part of Asia. This is an important detail that many Americans forget. Most of us, when asked to… Continue Reading →

Black History Month Special Post:

Why Don’t I Know You? (Part Two) In elementary school, teachers taught us that America was a melting pot. By the time I reached high school, the new lesson was that America was a salad bowl. The important distinction is… Continue Reading →

Black History Month Special Post:

Why Don’t I Know You? (Part One) As a college graduate, and a person who has always been academically inclined, I thought I was educated. I thought I knew basic American history. However, even in middle and high school, I… Continue Reading →

A Guide for Visiting the Civil Rights Institute…

…And why I Made it Priority #1 During My Birmingham Visit Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links… Continue Reading →

Gods & Mountains – Vulcan Park in Birmingham, Alabama

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →

Embrace Your Artistic Side at The Grand Bohemian Hotel – Birmingham, Alabama

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →

Two Meals and One Garden Visit in Birmingham, AL

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. If you do decide to travel this holiday season, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page…. Continue Reading →

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