We visited Orlando in February 2020 just before COVID-19 forced the country to shut down for a while. But that’s not the most unusual thing about our trip. We didn’t visit any of the major theme parks. Not one. Now, we did get close, which I will talk about later. It’s not because we are … Continue reading Avoid the crowds at these cool Orlando-area sites
The 70-year old hymnal that shaped a generation
The Red Back Hymnal is as familiar to some who were raised in small churches in the South as their Bible. For those not familiar with it, the hymnal is more of a maroon shade with “Church Hymnal” printed in gold letters. The hymnal was first printed in 1951 by Tennessee Music Printing Company in … Continue reading The 70-year old hymnal that shaped a generation
Southern Places: Explore aviation history in Warner Robins, Georgia
Steve is an Air Force veteran so when we visited the Macon area last fall, we had to go to the Museum of Aviation. Steve tied together some of the stories in this blog post. ---Kim The Musuem of Aviation Deep in the heart of Georgia, there is a historic military installation that houses aircraft … Continue reading Southern Places: Explore aviation history in Warner Robins, Georgia
A shootout, a famous actress and a Cornbread Festival–Exploring South Pittsburg, Tenn.
South Pittsburg, Tennessee has the charm of a 1950s town with the modern-day convenience of good WIFI and a nice Italian restaurant on the corner. The town also has a history museum where you can talk to the locals on Saturday morning. If you are lucky, you will get to talk to Bob Sherrill. He’s … Continue reading A shootout, a famous actress and a Cornbread Festival–Exploring South Pittsburg, Tenn.
Planning your travel season on a budget
Many mark spring as the official beginning of travel season. We feel like we travel all the time but we actually spend most nights in our own beds. That’s because we believe in exploring our own area and saving money. There is so much to see within driving distance of our home we will probably … Continue reading Planning your travel season on a budget