When we think of the “highest point” we think of places like Denali, the highest point of highest points. But even on low flat lands there is a highest point. And in all of the U.S., the lowest land has to have a high point. Enter Britton Hill. Continue reading
For us, Saturday mornings and farmers markets are synonymous. When we are in an area with a Saturday Farmers Market, you will find us at the market. The last two months, we have been in the North East and have not found many farmers markets, mainly due to the time of year. When arriving in the DeFuniak Springs, FL area, we found a Saturday morning market and it did not disappoint. Continue reading
The legend may be gone yet the thrill will never be gone. This is nowhere more evident than the B. B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, MS. One step inside the museum and we realized what an icon B. B. King was, and still is today. Continue reading
Every once in a while we happen upon an establishment that seems out of place. It is like, “what is this doing here? It should be in a much larger city!” And so that happened to us in Marksville, LA. Continue reading
Military vehicles and equipment caught our eye as we traveled US Highway 78 in Tallapossa GA. A note was made to return when we had time to visit the park. Tallapossa GA is the home of Safe T Plus, one of whose products is a steering control unit for motorhomes. We were there to have ours checked. Needing to stay longer than expected, we had the time to return to Helton Howland Park. Continue reading
When traveling we never know what we will see along the way. In Carmel IN, we found public art on the street in the form of statues. In fact, it is said Carmel has the largest number of J. Seward Johnson statues outside of his home state of New Jersey. Most of the statues are from the “Celebrating the Familiar” collection. This collection consists of realistic moments of everyday life. We by no means have all the statues of Johnson or the other many statues, but we have enough for you to enjoy. If you are ever near Carmel, IN (just north of Indianapolis) stop and enjoy their street art! Continue reading
Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, we were the rock and roll generation. And for that generation, February 3, 1959 was a black day in music history. It became known in later years as “the day the music died”. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson along with pilot Roger Peterson were killed in a plane crash near Clear lake, Iowa. Continue reading
Saturday for us means farmers markets and so it was in Warsaw MO.
The Warsaw Farmers Market, held Saturday from 8-noon, offered a variety of items. We specifically search for fresh fruits and vegetables. This market did not disappoint. Our purchases included tomatoes, squash, peaches and fried pies. Continue reading
A young seminarian who immigrated to America at 20 years of age, lay critically ill and began praying to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He prayed he would recover and promised to build a shrine in her honor. He regained his health, completed his studies and was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest. He never forgot his promise and for over ten years collected rocks and precious stones.
From the Valley of the Jolly, Ho Ho Ho, Green Giant! Many of us grew up hearing this jingle and probably never really thought about the what, where and how. There is a valley, the Minnesota River Valley around Le Sueur MN. Since 1935 there’s been a Green Giant logo and since 1978 there’s been a Green Giant Statue.
