I’ve been taking a walk down Nostalgia Boulevard this week. What with pining for the past with the Vogel’s Quest for the Guinness World Record and taking a photo tour through my favorite small towns, it’s been a regular Mayberry reunion around here. It’s been said don’t quit while you are ahead, or maybe it was don’t beat a dead…
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The Abbey Inn Restaurant and Pub
Even after two separate trips and almost a month in merry old England, I have never eaten in a proper English pub. I almost said I had never set foot in a pub, but that’s not quite true. With my stomach gnawing from a day of sightseeing in Winchester, I was relieved to find any eating establishment for myself and…
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Ten Tips for Planning a Great Local Outing
A friend of mine found herself in a planning predicament recently. In the midst of a home remodel, she learned that the electrician would need to turn off the power for the entire day. In case you haven’t heard, we are in the middle of a crazy hot summer here in Texas, so staying at home without any air conditioning…
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Griswold and the Glockenspiel in Muenster Texas
The secret is out. I’m no longer trying to hide even from those closest to me. I am addicted to Roadside America. Giant cement oddities and roadside gimcracks are my quick fix. You would think that admitting my obsession to family would be the first step towards freedom, but it is really just a ploy to suck them into my…
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I’ve Seen It All in a Small Town
I will always be a small town girl at heart. There is just something about a small town that soothes my soul. It could be that my roots are in a small town or maybe it’s just the reliability. There are certain constant elements that you can depend on in any small town. You can count on people holding door…
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