The William M. Black Steamboat
Be careful...you may learn something.
The Mathias Ham House…. Haunted?
Is it haunted?
Shot Tower in Dubuque, Iowa
No, not a Tower filled with alcohol, but that would be realy nice!
A Visit to Downtown Dubuque
After my evening at the Richard’s House, an old Victorian Bed and Breakfast, I was pretty excited to walk around […]
Grant Park in Galena, Illinois
It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of this busy little town and not look at the […]
The Dowling House…Galena, IL
Haunted and Historic...the Dowling House
Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque, Iowa
Is it an elevator? Is it a cable car? Will you plummet to your death? Check it out!
Thunder Bay Falls…Galena, IL
On the way to Galena, lies a beautiful waterfall area that is worth the stop! Located on Thunder Bay Road, […]
“There is a Superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the Cape” Visiting Metropolis, IL
Having driven all over Illinois this past year, and getting the lay of the land, I found a quieter way […]
Finding the Blues Brothers in Illinois
I have to say that besides “Ferris Bueller,” the other movie that SCREAMS Illinois is the “Blues Brothers.” Funny enough, […]
Finding Ferris Bueller in Chicago
As most of you know, Ferris Buellers Day Off was filmed heavily around Illinois, and mostly in Chicago. John Hughes, […]
My First Metra Ride, Trip to Union Station, and Fall Visit to Chicago in 2020
A Day of Firsts in Chicago~
Macys on Michigan… The Store and the Film Location
While shopping on Michigan Avenue this past summer in Chicago, IL, I came across the most beautiful building. I have […]
The Billy Goat Tavern & Grill in Chicago, IL
If you have followed my travels this past summer, you know I have been to Chicago a couple of times. […]
The Disney Store in Chicago in 2020
Check out this awesome Disney Store!
Chicago in the Summer of 2020
This past August, I headed downtown Chicago with one thought in mind- adventure! Having parked before behind “The Bean” in […]
My Visit to Galena, Illinois
I love little towns, there is something to their charm of Main Streets lined with Bistros and Cafes. I love […]
The DeSoto House Hotel
A wonderful piece of haunted history.
A Birth Story On This Special Day
It’s interesting how the human brain works. Some memories feel like yesterday but happened decades ago, and others can’t be […]
My Overnight at the “Richards House”
During the past year, I have been traveling much of the Midwest, staying safe and trying new places. I had […]
The Wizard of Oz Park
On a cold and very windy day this past October, I decided to get my tail on over to Lincoln […]
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. […]
A Different and Spooky Look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
I have taken hundreds of thousands of pictures at Disney World over the past 10 years, so I was pretty […]
A Different and Spooky Look at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s Halloween and I have been writing and playing all day long on my blog. I thought it would be […]
A Different and Spooky Look at Disney’s Epcot
I finally found something fun to do with the thousands of Disney pics I have. All of these of the […]
A Different and Spooky Look at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
I have been writing off and on now for 10 years, and I have just started to really enjoy playing […]
Spooky and Scary Pics from Universal Studios in 2020
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The Haunted Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA
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Creepy Graves…An Alien Gravestone
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Aux Sable Cemetery….One of the Creepiest Cemeteries in Illinois
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Haunted Road Trip Pictures I Have Taken in 2020
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Creepy Graves…Porter Mausoleum
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Happy Halloween to my FAVORITE Ghostbuster!
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Creepy Graves…Inez Clarke: The Girl in the Box
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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
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Creepy Graves…Eternal Silence
I’m not one for perusing a graveyard late at night, I prefer to seek out the souls that roam during […]
How Walt Disney World was in September of 2020…A Look at the Change in the Fantasy
Getting real about how DIsney is NOW vs Before- a detailed look at Disney in September of 2020 and the changes made.
Cantigny Park… Wheaton, IL
During my search of the extraordinary out of a summer that has been that AND so much more, I came […]
The Greatest Showman Cemetery…
So as a teenager, my friend Jay and I would walk Cemeteries and play this game. No one won anything […]
Route 66… Pontiac, IL
For every soul who is venturing on the “Mother Road,” the town of Pontiac in Illinois is a NOT MISS! […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 Reality of Living Near the Fantasy…Part One
My first post, back in 2010, was called “Why the Relocated Tourist” which was in reference to the name, but […]
Road Tripping ›
“There is a Superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the Cape” Visiting Metropolis, IL
Having driven all over Illinois this past year, and getting the lay of the land, I found a quieter way […]
My First Metra Ride, Trip to Union Station, and Fall Visit to Chicago in 2020
A Day of Firsts in Chicago~
The Billy Goat Tavern & Grill in Chicago, IL
If you have followed my travels this past summer, you know I have been to Chicago a couple of times. […]
Chicago in the Summer of 2020
This past August, I headed downtown Chicago with one thought in mind- adventure! Having parked before behind “The Bean” in […]
Walt Disney World ›
How Walt Disney World was in September of 2020…A Look at the Change in the Fantasy
Getting real about how DIsney is NOW vs Before- a detailed look at Disney in September of 2020 and the changes made.
The Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot
When you live here, you can get spoiled with having so many choices to dine from every time you enter […]
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 […]
What I Haven’t Done in Disney World…The Rides Edition
Having lived here since 2011, people assume I have rode it all. Well, if you have been following me since […]
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 ›
The Dowling House…Galena, IL
Haunted and Historic...the Dowling House
The DeSoto House Hotel
A wonderful piece of haunted history.
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 […]
Haunted Bellefontaine Cemetery…St. Louis
It goes without saying, most feel that Cemeteries are haunted with spirits that for some reason, still roam the Earth. […]
Love of Lincoln Series ›
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. […]
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 […]
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 Healing Power of Disney Series
I’ve been struggling with some demons lately that have just been coming at me left and right. You have the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 Illinois Penitentiary
A piece of history that you would probably drive right by if you didn’t know was there, is the last […]
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 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 […]