Nothing says spring like the emergence of tiny buds peeking through the cold hard ground. The return of flowers means that yet again, another winter is down the road and warm weather is around the corner. While it is no secret that I love to venture to the Happiest Place on Earth, a spring visit […]
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When I was a young girl, growing up in Columbus, Indiana, there was one place that we would go for extra special treats, a downtown soda shop known as Zaharakos. A place to celebrate a good report card, acknowledge bravery after a doctor visit, or just because. Zaharakos is an icon in my town, serving up treats
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Approximately one hour south of Indianapolis and easily accessible by State Road 135, Nashville, a town that has no mail delivery, is a surprising hub of activity. As the only incorporated town in an area known as Brown County, it is frequently referred to as the “Artist Colony of the Midwest,” because hundreds of craft, specialty and antique shops can
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Ah, Italy! Floating through Venice, drinking in life in Tuscany and touring Rome, a true dream vacation for me. Alas, I awake from the dream and realize that time and money being what it is, it is a dream that must be put on hold for now. Still there is a destination where, for the
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A short drive west of Dallas and Fort Worth are two small Texan towns well worth exploring, Granbury and Glen Rose. Both have historic squares featuring a 19th-century courthouse in the center, with locally-owned shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. Granbury, in addition, offers authentic German food, while Glen Rose is home to the official Texas
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If folks outside of Texas have heard of Marfa the first thing they’ve likely heard about are the infamous “Marfa Lights.” The second thing, an art community that rivals most big cities in the United States. The town has also been featured in a number of movies over the years beginning with a visit by Rock
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Nude beaches in Malibu? While it sounded intriguing and Malibu is known as a liberal community, I wasn’t sure if it was anything more than an urban legend. On a deliciously sunny Sunday in January, my boyfriend and I packed only sunscreen for gear and a picnic for sustenance to investigate. First stop on the
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After decades of seeing, hearing and reading about New York City it’s easy to have some misconceptions built up in your mind. Here are the top seven things that surprised me on my first visit: 1. Free Tours Like any big city, a trip to NYC can put a big dent in your wallet if
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Artists have always had a nose for discovering beautiful places, which evolve into exclusive hideouts for the wealthy. And Big Sur is no different. Now it’s the quintessential “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” Northern California getaway with celebrity sightings as common as sea lions and thousand dollar a night hotel stays. Once upon a time though,
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I overheard someone’s off-handed comment recently that “we can’t all be princesses”. While that might be true, when I have went to the Disney on Ice, Dare to Dream performance, I was in the company of more princess than I have ever seen at one place, at one time. All ages, some in costume, some famous
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