April 22, 2024 I had a total eclipse of the heart When it comes to the 2024 solar eclipse, are you a believer or a skeptic? I started out as a skeptic. I thought the…
March 4, 2024 I practiced Spanish every day for a year I just hit my first anniversary with Duolingo, the free language learning app. One year ago, I downloaded Duolingo and started learning Spanish so…
February 29, 2024 Amish country is for animal lovers Blast from the past: A version of this post originally appeared on an old version of the Discovering Ohio blog in 2011 and has…
February 19, 2024 An otterly new animal encounter for 2024 Our critter encounter posts are always very popular around here. We love animals and write about them often – and especially when we have…
January 22, 2024 Sometimes you just need an Amish fry pie I can’t believe I haven’t written before about how much we love Amish fry pies. Oh, sure, I’ve mentioned them in passing – but…
November 15, 2023 5 epic things to do at Alum Creek State Park This fall, I developed a whole new appreciation for Alum Creek State Park and its natural beauty. We’re lucky to live so close to…
November 6, 2023 Enjoy a hilly hike with great views at Buzzard’s Roost in Chillicothe On a recent weekend, I was eager to soak up some fall colors and good weather while they both last. It was past peak…
October 9, 2023 Spring break is six months away. Time to plan! How far ahead do you like to plan family travel? This may sound crazy to some, but I’ve already started planning our spring break…
October 7, 2023 Love it or hate it: The Ohio Rennaissance Festival This past weekend, we visited the Ohio Renn Fest for the first time in many years. This big, festive and chaotic event is like…
October 2, 2023 My parents vanished for 10 days and I lost it Am I too attached to my parents? I don’t think I am – but I am pretty darn fond of them. I typically email…
