Stories from someone just fumbling through
Happy Halloween or whatever seasonal festive flavor you prefer to celebrate at this time of year. I've had a very difficult day thus far. The gremlins at work seem to be working overtime in the lab, thwarting my attempts to get out of here at a reasonable hour. Additionally, I've received some terrible news that… Continue reading Showing Some Skin
Join me on a nourishing reading retreat in the Catskills.
Last month my mother and I joined the hoards of others who enjoy all things artsy fartsy at Syracuse's City Market. (I will leave out the part of her almost killing us by driving the wrong way down a one way road into oncoming traffic.) The market relocated this year to the Everson Museum's community… Continue reading The Everson Museum
Yesterday was the mega controversial inauguration day of Donald Trump and today was the Women's March on Washington. There were also local marches that I could have attended, but I've just been so conflicted about world issues of late that I just want to seek what little peace I can find. Despite being hung over, when a friend offered… Continue reading The Herbert F. Johnson Museum
The Appalachian Brewing Company Gettysburg National Cemetery The Dobbin House and Tavern Cemetery Hill Evergreen Cemetery Mister Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market The Battlefields The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1st to July 3rd, 1863. This battle claimed the highest number of casualties in the American Civil War… Continue reading Gettysburg: Oct. 15-Oct. 17, 2016
This is very late in the making but I thought I'd share it. Last October, I went on an overnight stay to Cooperstown, New York with my mother and we had an incredible time. It's amazing how refreshed you can feel after getting away for just a night. I love Cooperstown, especially in the fall… Continue reading Haunted History in Cooperstown
So here is the final data on my little "vacation." I did not intend to make driving to Yellowstone a vacation but it turned out that way. It was my third time making the trek from New York and I was absolutely dreading it. In years past, I never gave myself much time to enjoy… Continue reading An overview of my trip
Once I hit Cody it was smooth sailing. I was on the very last leg of my trip and I couldn't wait. I stopped to get groceries, enjoyed an older gent playing accordion in front of the supermarket (very random) and got my oil changed. Yup, my Honda is purring like a kitten. That machine… Continue reading From Cody to Yellowstone. I've reached my destination!
I've got a soft spot for Buffalo. If I could live anywhere in the west, Buffalo would be in my top five. It's small enough to not get lost but big enough to have all the creature comforts. The downtown is charming but not offensively touristy. It's the gateway to Yellowstone and is located at… Continue reading The Big Horns and more…
After the Badlands, I hit the road again with the intention of stopping off to see Mount Rushmore. My mother told me that I'd enjoy the little town of Keystone and Mount Rushmore is basically right there so I veered off Interstate 90. That area of the state is basically a hot spot for tourist… Continue reading Keystone, South Dakota to Buffalo, Wyoming
The Unmaker 