The first time I was introduced to Bathtub Gin, a favorite haunt in New York City, was 3 years ago — although since then I’ve taken many people back to this hidden fun spot. Back in 2010, a group of us had finished a work-sponsored dinner and were enjoying the warm yet breezy August evening […]
A short and simple blog post for Photo Fun Friday: If a picture says a thousand words, I wonder what the snapshots below say about us?! On my travels I love to take shots of beautiful landscapes, stately buildings, fun activities, scrumptious meals, and scenic moments. But sometimes you just have to let yourself get […]
The new U.S. Marshals Museum (which was first announced back in 2007) finally has a new opening date. In fall of 2016, the 52,260-square-foot $50 million facility plans to open its doors on the banks of the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, according to an announcement by the museum’s Board of Directors on Tuesday. A […]
Today’s theme for the 2013 WordCount Blogathon is “favorite apps” — which proved a bit challenging for me at first because, well, I don’t use many apps. I mean to but there are soooo many and as a writer, I carry my laptop everywhere. So I end up using all kinds of cool programs on […]
As mentioned in an earlier post, I really enjoy any event that promises an appearance by members of the large local group of costumed history re-enactors. But I was especially excited to overload on their fun and informative brand of entertainment at Fort Smith’s recent Heritage Festival. This annual event, which is hosted by the […]
A few weeks ago, when I was on my way to cover a medical conference in San Francisco, I found myself in the middle of pure chaos at the departure gate of my layover city of Dallas. American Airlines had chosen that day to introduce their new “travelers with lighter baggage go first” boarding system […]
When the waitress finally came to our table bearing a piece of one of the most famous chocolate cakes in the world, I was excited with a little trepidation. I had read so much about it and even heard there were great arguments over just who had first invented this source of Vienna pride. Could […]
Today marks the start of the 2013 WordCount Blogathon. It’s an annual challenge to writers and bloggers to post every day for 30 days. The event ends on June 30 with a twitter wrap-up party and raffle prizes for those who manage to post to their blog despite unexpected work obligations, family responsibilities, or acts […]
As discussed in the “About” section of this blog, I am now based in Arkansas – which bills itself (truthfully) as the “Natural State.” In fact, during the spring and summer months, this is one of the greenest states I have ever seen. I currently live in the Fort Smith “River Valley” area, which is located on the […]
Welcome to my travel writing blog! Here I plan on writing about big adventures and small hideaways, cheesy-but-super-fun touristy destinations and hidden treasures from all over the world as well as from my beautiful home base here in the Fort Smith/Western Arkansas area. (FYI, the photo of the bluffs at the top of the blog […]
