Finally the reign of terror perpetuated by political ads ends. I join the citizens of Sussex County, Delaware at Returns Day to celebrate the conclusion (at least here in Delaware) of the mid-term elections. Two days after each election this community gathers at the town circle in Georgetown. Historically, the Election Results were read by the […]
Up on the Rooftop…
I stare up at the darkening clouds from my prone position on our RV roof. Silently I pray that I will soon find the strength to sit up. If I remain supine, Storm is going to need a firetruck and ambulance to get me to the ground. Why am I up here?? Before Part of […]
Mystery in Marion
Let’s backup to our trip home from Kentucky. Somewhere between Lexington and the Tennessee line, a loud BANG startles us from our interstate reverie. Immediately we transition to high alert and both begin scanning the mirrors and backup camera for smoke, debris or flames shooting out behind us. Neither Storm nor I see anything […]
Appreciating the Treasures in Life
Sometimes I find myself briefly (but never for more than a few seconds, I promise!) taking for granted the fact that so many award winning people do me the honor of calling me friend. This weekend one of the diamonds in my ring of friendships, the incomparable N. Clement Weathers, reminds my of my great fortune. […]
Wild Turkey and Kentucky Wanderings
For the bargain price of $11 each, Storm and I take a guided tour of the Wild Turkey Distillery. “Bubba,” a 78 year old Marine Corps Drill Sergeant from Salisbury, NC, guides our unit of tourists and keeps us in stitches with distillery trivia. In the museum, I learn that during prohibition the distilleries kept […]
Ark Encounter of the Worst Kind
First of all, there are a lot more gift shops and snack bars in Noah’s Ark than I expected. I would love to rant endlessly about that and other disappointing aspects of our nearly $100 visit to the Biblical fantasy land called Ark Encounter. Instead, I will attempt to limit this story to helpful tips […]
