April 22, 2023 7 things we learned at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello When you think of Thomas Jefferson, what springs to your mind? I must admit, my most immediate reference is the way he is portrayed…
April 12, 2023 We love the Virginias – both West and the original version Have you ever noticed that North and South Carolina seem to go together like sisters, but Virginia and West Virginia appear to have nothing…
April 10, 2023 Visit the stunning river of glass at Ariel Foundation Park Have you visited the Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon? I first blogged about wanting to go there back in 2021 on one of…
April 5, 2023 Does your family love road trips and side quests? Our family takes a lot of vacations. We typically travel by air, but once in a while, we take a road trip. I personally…
March 15, 2023 Have you discovered these amazing animals at the Columbus Zoo? With her Z name , our kiddo was destined to love the zoo. There was a time when she and I went to the…
March 1, 2023 How to have fun in Florida without the mouse We love going to Florida, but we don’t go to Disney anymore. I know several friends who would find that statement shocking. They live…
February 20, 2023 We’re going to the zoo, how about you? I cherish my memories of zoo trips with Z at all her ages and stages. On our days off together, Z and I often…
January 23, 2023 Being a strong swimmer affords unforgettable life experiences If there’s one thing we’ve done well as Z’s parents, it was encouraging her love of swimming and the water. We started Z in…
October 29, 2022 Surprising my baby brother for his 50th My bro is awesome – we’ve already established that. His wife, my SIL, is also awesome, as evidenced by the killer food and booze…
October 22, 2022 Walk, eat and drink your way through Little Tokyo with Six Taste Have you ever wanted to experience the sights, tastes and culture of a visit to Tokyo? Me too. That’s why I was so excited…