Entertainment… Amana Colonies in Iowa 9 Sep 201110 Sep 2011 One of the conditions when I agreed to the road trip was that we not miss what was right in front of us in an all out rush to…
Entertainment… Tetons and Jackson Hole, Wyoming 29 Aug 201129 Aug 2011 We left Yellowstone and headed for the Tetons. Darkness grew and we found no lodging until we reached Flagg Ranch. The office was closed, but security helped us find a…
Entertainment… Illinois and Iowa Offer Surprises 22 Aug 201122 Aug 2011 Mighty Mississippi RiverWe arrived in Illinois last night as the sun was setting and it's salmon-colored ridge spread across the western horizon in front of us for over an hour.…
Entertainment… Bland and Giles, Virginia 20 Aug 201120 Aug 2011 The sign out front advertises their peaches and ice cream.One of the best things about Southwest Virginia - besides the views, fresh mountain air, lovely residents, and varied wildlife -…
Entertainment… Lunching With a Friend and Fellow Writer 14 Aug 201114 Aug 2011 I sometimes forget that I am not alone in my pursuits - especially where writing and publishing are involved. Until the past few months, I didn't even personally know another…
home… Simple Luxuries 25 Jul 201125 Jul 2011 Oprah has often commented on her love for fresh flowers. Even before her budget accommodated vases full of flowers for every room, she treated herself to one or two blooms…
Entertainment… People to People Ambassadors 12 Jul 201112 Jul 2011 A few years ago, my son participated in the People to People Sports Ambassadors Program, traveling to Australia to represent the United States. Of course, I arranged travel there as…
self-help… Self-Care Day 9 Jul 20119 Jul 2011 There are days when I just want to pay attention to all of the things that I don't normally have time for during the long work week. Manicures, pedicures, deep…
Entertainment… Dining Alfresco in West Jefferson 30 Jun 201130 Jun 2011 Last night my husband and I went to Lansing, North Carolina to look at a Rocky Mountain gaited horse. We liked it very much but had a few questions about…
Entertainment… Fired Up Glutes and Movies 30 May 201130 May 2011 One of the best things to do in Virginia is hiking. And it is easy to find numerous places to do that here, whether up and down our hills, through…
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