As I was walking through the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, I heard a man telling the story of trying to rescue a fellow pilot. The man was the late Thomas J. Hudner. The pilot was Jesse L. Brown. He is one of several stories I will share during Black History Month and one of … Continue reading Stories from the Naval Aviation Museum: Jesse L. Brown
Northwest Georgia’s Native American history
Native American history weaves it way through Northwest Georgia with stories of the Cherokee tribe and the Trail of Tears. The Cherokees are the most well-known tribe of the region but the area was also home to Mississippians and the Creek tribes. Here are seven places where you can learn more. New Echota State Historic … Continue reading Northwest Georgia’s Native American history
Take the mobile app tour of Rome’s Myrtle Hill Cemetery
I was doing a photo shoot for a client's project in my hometown of Rome, Georgia at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. As I was entering the cemetery, I noticed a sign that promoted a mobile app tour. I didn't have time to take the tour because we were on a tight schedule but I was fascinated. … Continue reading Take the mobile app tour of Rome’s Myrtle Hill Cemetery
Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball
What is summer without baseball? It's not much of a summer for us. Steve and I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves. I was so obsessed I once snuck my transistor radio into church so I could listen to the game. Our unofficial "first date" was to a Rome Braves game. Rome is the closest … Continue reading Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball
