Route 66… Polk-A-Dot Drive-In
Located in Braidwood, Illinois, on 222 North Front Street (Old Route 66), this beauty of a place was what I […]
Route 66… Soulsby’s Service Station
Found in Mount Olive, Illinois along old Route 66, the exact address being 710 West First Street, is Soulsby’s Service […]
Route 66… Pink Elephant Antique Mall
With all the fun and folklore you can find along Route 66, lies an Antique Mall that is ripe for […]
Route 66… Henry’s Rabbit Ranch
I would love to be able to share with everyone Route 66 in perfect order, but like life, that just […]
Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, IL… Al Capone’s Final Resting Place.
There is peace found in places where all that lives is silence. It’s what brings me to these solitudes, to […]
In the Beginning….God Created Route 66
I don’t know how or when the travel bug bit me, but it’s never let up, and in fact, gotten […]
Haunted Lafayette Square in St. Louis
Having been to Savannah and other beautiful cities, it never gets old to see the impressive architecture used back in […]
The Neighborhood that Frank Lloyd Wright Designed
The goal was to see the home in which Frank Lloyd Wright designed and lived in from 1889 to 1909 […]
The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio… Chicago, IL
Some of my travels have taken me to the most beautiful of places, one being Frank Lloyd Wright’s personal […]
The Ghost Story of “The Italian Bride”
Most of us enjoy a good yarn spun around a campfire, or these days, by the light of our cellphones. […]
Dollhouse Collection at “House on the Rock”
I took so many wonderful pictures during my time at “House on the Rock,” that I wanted to make sure […]
“The Music of Yesterday”… The Music Machines of House on the Rock.
I took so many wonderful pictures during my time at “House on the Rock,” that I wanted to make sure […]
“Streets of Yesterday” in the House on the Rock
I took so many wonderful pictures during my time at “House on the Rock,” that I wanted to make sure […]
Let’s see the HOUSE Pictures of “House on the Rock”
I took so many wonderful pictures during my time at “House on the Rock,” that I wanted to make sure […]
“House on the Rock” in Spring Green, WI
Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, this was one of those attractions that I longed to see while growing up in […]
Bellefontaine Cemetery…St. Louis
It goes without saying, most feel that Cemeteries are haunted with spirits that for some reason, still roam the Earth. […]
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL
Most of my 2020 summer travels have been to roadside attractions and haunted places simply because they have been away […]
“Lazy Dog” in Naperville, IL
I had just seen “Bill and Ted Face the Music” at Hollywood Palms Cinema, when I felt the craving for […]
Lincoln Visits Strevel…An Historical Moment
Over the summer, I have figured out that I have several categories of travel that I truly enjoy checking off. […]
Hollywood Palms Cinema, Bar, and Eatery in Naperville, IL
Overture, curtains, lights…this is it, the height of heights…well, you know the “toon.” Honestly I didn’t know if I would […]
The Arzt House….Haunted St. Louis
Many a home and location are haunted in the City of St. Louis, and one of the most haunted, yet […]
The REAL Exorcist Home
So you’re watching your favorite scary movie, and you are beyond creeped out. And whether it is shown in the […]
St. Louis, MO….A City in Pictures
Even though I was so nervous about driving in this big city, and finding parking, I did just fine. I […]
The Lemp Mansion…Most Haunted in St. Louis
Another location I had heard about for years was the “Lemp Mansion.” Located in St. Louis, Missouri, at 3322 DeMenil […]
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis
One of my bucket lists, and I have many going, is to visit each National Park in the great U.S.A. […]
The City Museum in St. Louis, MO
I was looking for something fun to tour, something I hadn’t done before. During these interesting times, I have […]
The Lincoln-Douglas Debate…Stepping into History
I have so enjoyed learning all about Abraham Lincoln this past summer…his life was seriously fascinating. Some of my adventures […]
Roadside Attraction….The World’s Tallest Man
Nothing is more exciting than when you figure out what you really love to do and enjoy. I knew I […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois….Meet Alton
Over the years, I have watched shows, read the books, and saw the pictures about the scary little town of […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois…The North Alton Confederate Cemetery
Upon first arriving at this place, I was perplexed. I didn’t see one headstone, only a large stone spire that […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois…The Alton Cemetery
Of course a haunted town has to have haunted cemeteries right? Well they have several! First I headed to Alton […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois… First Unitarian Church
Climbing back up the steep hills of Alton, I found myself at the First Unitarian Church (110 E. 3r St). […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois… The Illinois Penitentiary
A piece of history that you would probably drive right by if you didn’t know was there, is the last […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois…Mineral Springs Hotel
As part of my day in this haunted City, I headed to the Mineral Springs Hotel, downtown Alton, located on […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois… McPike Mansion
Being a HUGE fan of “Ghost Adventures” and many other spooky shows, I had to check out McPike Mansion on […]
Finding the World’s First Nuclear Reactor
On my travels during Covid times, I have had to get creative. The bigger stuff isn’t open right now, so […]
Who are the People in your Neighborhood? A Look at Abe’s Home and Community!
They say you are, who you are, by the company that you keep. Abraham Lincoln knew this as he surrounded […]
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
My absolute favorite part of any road trip is the unexpected. I am headed in one direction, plans on the […]
“Now He Belongs to the Ages”….Abraham Lincolns Final Resting Place
I love history, and I love cemeteries. Not sure when and how both came to be a part of my […]
Rochelle, Rochelle…. Not the Musical, but Trains Galore!
As a kid I would hum the song to myself “Casey Junior Coming Round the Track” and wonder what it […]
Big Things, Small Town… Casey, IL
Looking for the obscure in my days, especially these days where it seems anything goes, I found myself upon a […]
Everything But “Global Thermal Nuclear War”….Galloping Ghost Arcade
Let’s head back to the 80s… clearly a simpler time for us Gen Xers where a day spent well was […]
“Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don’t Stop And Look Around Once In A While, You Could Miss It” ~A John Hughes Road Trip around Illinois 2020
Sometimes the most cleansing thing you can do for your soul is to seek adventure through the means of a […]
The Darkside of Door County, WI…the Trolley Ghost Tour 2020.
They say you believe or you don’t in ghosts…and had I not seen one before me as a child, I […]
The Old Joliet Prison….A Review of the Daytime and Nightime Tours.
A fun thing I like to do on road trips is to seek out history with a touch of ghosts […]
“Put Your Little Hand in Mine…” The Town that Built the Film “Groundhog Day.”
During a Pandemic, it seemed like a great time to go on another Road Trip. Well, not really. Having planned […]
Throwback Thursdays… “The Choices We Would Make Differently” commented and reflected on.
The original post was written on June 23rd, 2011, about 2ish weeks after we officially moved to Florida. This Throwback […]
Road Tripping ›
Route 66… Polk-A-Dot Drive-In
Located in Braidwood, Illinois, on 222 North Front Street (Old Route 66), this beauty of a place was what I […]
Route 66… Soulsby’s Service Station
Found in Mount Olive, Illinois along old Route 66, the exact address being 710 West First Street, is Soulsby’s Service […]
Route 66… Pink Elephant Antique Mall
With all the fun and folklore you can find along Route 66, lies an Antique Mall that is ripe for […]
Route 66… Henry’s Rabbit Ranch
I would love to be able to share with everyone Route 66 in perfect order, but like life, that just […]
Walt Disney World ›
The Distracted Parent at the Parks
Recently on a trip to the Parks, I was waiting in line at Slinky Dog with the family. As we […]
Thoughts on DHS 30th Anniversary Celebration today…
Alrighty folks, this was….interesting. First off, I want to point out that one of the coolest benefits of living near […]
Thoughts on the “No Smoking” Ban and Stroller Restrictions starting Tomorrow
When Disney announced a couple of weeks ago that they would be banning all smoking from it’s Parks and restricting […]
Exit for Photo Fun on Spaceship Earth
After you exit riding “Spaceship Earth” you can see yourself on the big screens above by filling in your pictures […]
Relocation to FL ›
Throwback Thursday: “50 Things We Won’t Be Doing in FL”…a Post Revisited and Commented On.
I thought it would be fun to revisit old blog posts and comment on the REAL of what happened from […]
What’s In a Name?
For those who don’t know our story, back in 2009, Craig and I were on our nightly walk when we […]
Take the Time
For both moves to Florida, the husband and I rented online, sight unseen. Sure we saw pictures of the places […]
Dealing with Sense of Purpose
I have been wracking my brain, trying to figure out why I have been so “unsettled” the last few years […]
Haunted Places ›
Haunted Lafayette Square in St. Louis
Having been to Savannah and other beautiful cities, it never gets old to see the impressive architecture used back in […]
The Ghost Story of “The Italian Bride”
Most of us enjoy a good yarn spun around a campfire, or these days, by the light of our cellphones. […]
Bellefontaine Cemetery…St. Louis
It goes without saying, most feel that Cemeteries are haunted with spirits that for some reason, still roam the Earth. […]
The Arzt House….Haunted St. Louis
Many a home and location are haunted in the City of St. Louis, and one of the most haunted, yet […]
Love of Lincoln Series ›
The Lincoln-Douglas Debate…Stepping into History
I have so enjoyed learning all about Abraham Lincoln this past summer…his life was seriously fascinating. Some of my adventures […]
The City of Lincoln in Illinois
Perusing the countryside of Illinois, I was in search of the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. There’s so much […]
Who are the People in your Neighborhood? A Look at Abe’s Home and Community!
They say you are, who you are, by the company that you keep. Abraham Lincoln knew this as he surrounded […]
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
My absolute favorite part of any road trip is the unexpected. I am headed in one direction, plans on the […]
Around Florida ›
Let’s start with this…
Well, its been 5 years since the last time I blogged. 5 years…wow. Saying it out loud in my head […]
Publix vs. Wal-Mart…are the Commercials really true?
Most of Florida is made up of relocators from not only around the Country, but also around the World. We […]
My Favorite Ride at Busch Gardens
Guest Author: Adam Having grown up part of my childhood in St. Louis, it is hard to ignore The King […]
Garden Grocer from a Tourist’s Point of View
Guest Author: Curious George Normally when we go to Walt Disney World, we rent a car. However car rental prices […]
From the Heart ›
The Need to be Liked
I was asked recently what my blog is about…and for once I had to honestly think about it. It started […]
Dealing with Sense of Purpose
I have been wracking my brain, trying to figure out why I have been so “unsettled” the last few years […]
Why I Moved Back to Wisconsin …
Our dream of Florida, at that time, was everything we had hoped it would be. We got to live in […]
Let’s start with this…
Well, its been 5 years since the last time I blogged. 5 years…wow. Saying it out loud in my head […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois… McPike Mansion
Being a HUGE fan of “Ghost Adventures” and many other spooky shows, I had to check out McPike Mansion on […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois…Mineral Springs Hotel
As part of my day in this haunted City, I headed to the Mineral Springs Hotel, downtown Alton, located on […]
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis
One of my bucket lists, and I have many going, is to visit each National Park in the great U.S.A. […]
Let’s see the HOUSE Pictures of “House on the Rock”
I took so many wonderful pictures during my time at “House on the Rock,” that I wanted to make sure […]
“House on the Rock” in Spring Green, WI
Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, this was one of those attractions that I longed to see while growing up in […]
Who are the People in your Neighborhood? A Look at Abe’s Home and Community!
They say you are, who you are, by the company that you keep. Abraham Lincoln knew this as he surrounded […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois… The Illinois Penitentiary
A piece of history that you would probably drive right by if you didn’t know was there, is the last […]
The Most Haunted City in Illinois…The North Alton Confederate Cemetery
Upon first arriving at this place, I was perplexed. I didn’t see one headstone, only a large stone spire that […]
The City Museum in St. Louis, MO
I was looking for something fun to tour, something I hadn’t done before. During these interesting times, I have […]