If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, a stroll in downtown Huntsville may be just the thing. Hundreds of decorated Christmas trees line the walking path at Big Spring Park this time every year for the Tinsel Trail. Businesses and organizations from medical companies and real estate agencies to manufacturing and government contractors… Continue reading Downtown Huntsville Lights Up With Tinsel Trail
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Haunted Mansion Dinner
Overlooking the city of Huntsville, Alabama atop Monte Sano (Round Top Mountain) sits the historic Burritt mansion. Every October, for a few limited nights, the mansion becomes a place for gruesome characters to feed their guests meals of fingers, eyeballs and worms, but only if you're one of the lucky ones to sign up for… Continue reading Haunted Mansion Dinner
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
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
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.
Lovin’ Lavender in Alabama
I love lavender. Not only do I love the color of its purple flowers, but I also love its calming aroma and its delicate taste in tea. This love of lavender led me to discover a small farm, in Northeast Alabama near Huntsville, where I could pick my fresh bouquet. I couldn’t resist the chance… Continue reading Lovin’ Lavender in Alabama
Everyday Edith 