Pasta anyone? You’ll want to try Amerigo. I love pasta. I love Italian food. So when I discovered that an Italian Restaurant was opening in Huntsville, Alabama I was pumped with excitement. After a yearlong wait, the opening day had arrived and I made sure to make reservations at Amerigo. My husband and I dined… Continue reading Now That’s Italian
Author: Edith Parten
Pet-Friendly Getaway
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15Yynq3IPuFGru3ndL7jZL I think that I found the perfect weekend getaway for pet parents. The small, historic town of Franklin Tennessee is paws down one of the most welcoming to dogs with its pet-friendly hotel, restaurants and shops. Walk into most any pet-friendly shop and your fur baby will be offered treats and water. Just minutes… Continue reading Pet-Friendly Getaway
A Sweet Escape
Lake Oconee Georgia For the first time since Covid my husband and I decided to take a vacation. Yes, 2022 would be the first time in three years that we have ventured away from home. Our destination? The Ritz Carlton on Lake Oconee in Georgia. We packed our bags and headed east to Georgia. A… Continue reading A Sweet Escape
Pillow Talk
I’d like to share one of my recent everyday experiences. It’s one that I believe many of us can relate to and imagine — especially those who travel a lot. Here's my quick rant. I recently took a short road trip and forgot my pillow from home. Yes, I did it. I always pack my… Continue reading Pillow Talk
Out Like a Lion, In Like a Lamb
“Out Like a Lion, In Like a Lamb” is typically a proverb used to describe the transition from winter to spring, but I think it’s the perfect analogy for how we experienced the transition to the new year in North Alabama and probably many other areas of the U.S. this past weekend. As we ushered… Continue reading Out Like a Lion, In Like a Lamb
Galaxy of Lights “Must-See” for the Holidays
Looking for something to put you in the holiday spirit? In search of some family fun? Seeking an experience to create holiday memories? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s definitely time to visit Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy Of Lights. https://videopress.com/v/BhD3EJIL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata This display is so spectacular that USA Today named the Galaxy… Continue reading Galaxy of Lights “Must-See” for the Holidays
A Thanksgiving Back Story
Today is November 24, 2021, the day before Thanksgiving. I have much to be thankful for. One year ago, I had back surgery. Before that, for two years, I could barely walk a block without excruciating back pain. My pain would be so intense that I would have to stop in my tracks and sit… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Back Story
A Tale of A Museum Haunting
It’s October and time to think about Halloween, haunted history and ghost stories. So, to get everyone in the mood, I have pulled a story out of my closet that just might make the hair on your arms stand up straight. My hair raising experience happened during a previous press trip to Foley, Alabama. It… Continue reading A Tale of A Museum Haunting
My Jack Daniels Experience
Corn, barley, rye, yeast and fresh spring water. Those are the ingredients in every bottle of Jack Daniels Whiskey. That’s it. Five ingredients. Of course, there are other ingredients in the flavored whiskey like the Tennessee Apple and Honey. Furthermore, you can buy your very own barrel of whiskey at the Jack Daniels Distillery, which equals… Continue reading My Jack Daniels Experience
Cave Offers Cool Family Fun for Summer
A herd of elephants butts, a slice of bacon, and a Christmas tree etched in stone are just of few of the formations you’ll see in Cathedral Caverns if you use your imagination.