By Bonnie and Bill Neely Where do our hearts turn for comfort when we are troubled, as in these frightening times that affect the world? Although often not recognized, our yearning seeks the beauty and solace of Nature, when our …
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You’re Gonna Get on a WHAT? Traveling in the Times of a Pandemic
By Fyllis Hockman “So I’m planning on flying up to Portland, Maine next week,” I told my friend. Dead silence. Clear disapproval. I understood that. It’s early July still in the midst of our much misunderstood pandemic and I was …
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Perfection in the Poconos: Pennsylvania’s Best Log Cabin Rentals
By Linda Oatman High If ever in search of the perfect mountain cabin getaway, get thee (and your group) to Pennsylvania, to the village of White Haven, where Poconos Log Cabin Rentals offers more than 40 incredible options. We three …
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Archer Hotel Napa, California’s Perfect Staycation
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov New, luxurious, beautifully appointed, and located in downtown Napa, Archer Hotel is pleasing to the eye and extremely comfortable for a leisure stay in time when Californians are gradually coming out of coronavirus-induced …
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Carolina Music Museum
By Bonnie & Bill Neely Bryann Burgess, known widely for her special talent as a singer, pianist and speaker, was visiting us recently, and we decided to take the opportunity to visit the Carolina Music Museum in Greenville, SC, for …
Welcome to Utah
By Fyllis Hockman Breath-holding beauty. Harrowing 4-wheel drives. Unique geologic formations. History of the earth and of the country – Welcome to Utah Driving along a winding, narrow cliff, a 1300-foot drop on the driver’s side, I clung to my …
The Vault Garden, or Dining Outdoors in San Francisco
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Venturing out to have dinner in the city has never been so exciting. Overdressing and accessorizing for the occasion on a weeknight seemed amply appropriate. That was my first time in more than …
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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
By Bonnie Neely In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is the most wonderful Aquarium we have ever visited! At Ripley’s visitors of all ages enjoy such a marvelous day of wonder and learning! The walkway to the entrance has great one-sentence facts about …
Bricoleur Vineyards: the Three Graces of Wine, Food, and Scenery
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov The Three Graces in Greek mythology represented the divine beauty, joy, and elegance, and provided their services to gods as well as mere mortals during lavish feasts and festive gatherings. Well, those ancients …
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Gatlinburg’s BEST Breakfast
By Bonnie Neely This one you need to reserve in advance or you may find the line around the block!! Crockett’s Breakfast Camp 1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; www.CrockettsBreakfastCamp.com; 865 325 1403. This legendary place is known by all as the …
