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“Because I Got Hit By Flying Mexican Food” El Mezcal in Columbus, Nebraska
“I think I felt cayenne pepper slap my nostrils as the back of my tongue went into firefighter mode.” That’s what he mumbled after completely dousing his entire taco with half of a bottle of the red hot sauce. We all like hot sauces but this one had snuck up on him. I’m not sure […] More
Visit the Lemay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington
“I got a sixty-nine Chevy with a 396, fuelie heads and a Hurst on the floor, she’s waiting tonight down in the parking lot, Outside the Seven-Eleven store,” Bruce Springsteen, Racing in the street. It’s impressive how cars are intertwined in our lives. Our Favorite songs are about them. We decorate them to celebrate marriages. […] More
Learn the past to Improve the Future at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, Washington
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” stated Philosopher George Santayana. You hear it from time to time being thrown around, but I prefer reversing it. Perhaps something like, “those who can remember the past are destined to improve the future.” It has a much more positive and inspiring feel to […] More
Mt. Rainier Polar Express: An Experience Your Family Will Cherish!
For most of us, Christmas with kids can be overwhelming. And not because of the festivities or traditions, but because of the TOYS! No matter how much you try to be a minimalist with this, your house is soon overrun with cars, dolls, Lego’s and everything else that Target had on their shelves. After having […] More
Cabo “Sun” Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, on the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, is a destination that has been on my bucket list for years, but I just never made the time to go. As I get older, traveling gets harder. It’s not like I have familial obligations to prevent me – well, we do have pets and finding the […] More
Cleveland, Living with Legends
In 1669 the French explorer de La Salle, the first European in the Ohio was met by the Iroquois Indians who migrated there in the early 1600s. The river and the state would be named the Iroquois word for “beautiful river”. The land was a bountiful native beaver hunting ground and although the Iroquois were […] More
Experience St. Lucia
Saint Lucia was possibly inhabited 3,000 years ago by the Ciboney and based on archaeological research and artifacts it has been proven that “Iouanalao” island, “land of the iguanas”, was settled by the Arawaks around 2,000 years ago. They were invaded around 1,000 A.D. by the South American Carib Indians whose hostility extended to the first […] More
Visiting The Redwoods – Nature’s Best Playground
If there’s one thing I’ve gotten really good at since becoming a mom, it’s planning ahead. This is a tricky skill when you have young kids because — let’s be honest – half of the things you plan never come to fruition, so you must approach every itinerary with a healthy dose on non-attachment. But […] More
4 Signs You’re A True Floridian
For many, Florida is nothing more than a tourist spot and retiree resting place. While the adventures of Florida Man have enchanted many throughout the USA and, in fact, the world, there are a few things only a born and raised Floridian will understand the most. Here’s Flora with the Top 4 Signs that You’re […] More
The Death Of My Father And My Advice To My Children.
My Biological Father died today. I found out the man who raised me wasn’t my father when I was 13 or so. I guess it wasn’t a secret, but it also wasn’t talked about. I was making fun of my sister when I was about thirteen. I told her that she was adopted. She replied […] More
Savannah for the Broke and Cheap
If you’ve been putting off visiting Savannah, Georgia, because you think it’s expensive, think again. Parking can be costly, but there are many free attractions well worth a visit. I just visited and had a wonderful time. There is so much to do there that I will be writing about Savannah for months, but first I’ll […] More
Dalton Distillery Moonshiners with a Century of Whiskey Experience Distill the Sun’ in Dalton, Georgia
Fans of the old movie “Thunder Road” will be right at home visiting Raymond Butler at Dalton Distillery in Dalton, Georgia. He and his family have been producing real Georgia moonshine for more than 100 years. Southern moonshiners are inventive. They don’t let the law stop them and they get creative about ingredients. Raymond has […] More
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