• Strolling in Paris
    Adventure

    France Has My Heart

    There is a website called I Found a Quilted Heart.  There you will find the story of how IFAQH was started by three sisters while vacationing in Nevada in 2014.  The premise behind IFAQH is to leave quilted hearts in…

  • Wall Art
    Adventure

    My Jacksonville Neighborhood

    I live in one of only two historic areas in Jacksonville. Springfield is one, and Riverside is the other. I am in Riverside, an eclectic blend of different architectural styles, single homes, apartments, duplexes, and businesses. I can walk to…

  • Red Barn Dinner Theater
    Adventure

    Dinner Theater

    My first introduction to Dinner Theatre was in 1967.  The venue was called the Red Barn, which had just opened its doors in Nashville, TN.  After the meal was served, the stage descended from the ceiling and settled in among…

  • Road Trip
    Adventure

    Am I There Yet?

    The mantra from the backseat when traveling with the kids was always, “Are we there yet”?  Getting to the destination was more important than enjoying the journey.  I’ve been thinking that same thing over the past three years as I…

  • Adventure

    Getting a Divorce

    Yes, it’s true; I’ve officially separated from Buc-ee’s and will file for divorce.  I loved the Beaver and gave the Beav everything I had.  I loved his cute grin; buck teeth & red cap; and I was a faithful and…

  • Adventure

    Over The Mountain

    Some of the best places to eat are tucked away, off the beaten path, and you don’t know about them unless the locals share their secrets.   Dahlonega has some great restaurants, but last night was an experience in all…