Some songs you never forget. They are written on your heart. In the rural South and beyond, many of those songs were sung on the Gospel Singing Jubilee. Thousands of people answered the invitation to the happy "jubilee" every week from the1960s to early 1980s to hear redback hymnal classics like "I'll Fly Away" or … Continue reading The anthems of faith in the rural South
Discovering the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail
Travel is more than just relaxing on beaches and enjoying delectable cuisine. Travel is an education, a way to learn more about the people and places around us. While in Plains, Ga. in July 2021, we experienced a history lesson and a science lesson in one beautiful story. It starts with a former First Lady … Continue reading Discovering the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail
The bears of Carrabelle, Florida
Some crazy things have happened to us on our journeys through the South. But I don't think there is anything as crazy as what happened to us on the way to Carrabelle, Florida one December night. I resisted the urge to start this story with "it was a dark night." But it was. Steve and … Continue reading The bears of Carrabelle, Florida
How monkeys made a small Tennessee town famous
Dayton, Tennessee appears to be the typical small Southern town. You will find a cute downtown area mixed with old and new businesses. A Walmart and other national retailers line the town's main strip, U.S. 27. You will find local eateries with those unique tastes you can't find anywhere else. Downtown Dayton, Tennessee And of … Continue reading How monkeys made a small Tennessee town famous
From the race track to the interstate, the Savoy Museum celebrates what gets us there
Since the automobile’s invention in 1886 by Carl Benz, motorized vehicles have captured the world’s attention. They can be a status symbol, a source of nostalgia and a peek into the future. Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville captures all of these in a revolving series of exhibits that showcase all things that go “zoom, zoom.” … Continue reading From the race track to the interstate, the Savoy Museum celebrates what gets us there