From the beach, she appeared ethereal, a vision from the past, perhaps some would say otherworldly. I approached slowly, taking in the sight. The Casa Marina, on Jacksonville Beach, had weathered many storms, the most visible, a scar at the top, on the outdoor patio, where she'd been struck by lightning. I walked into the foyer, opening heavy wood doors to see dappled … [Read more...]
Soak in the Rich History of ROME, GEORGIA
I dare you to find another town the size and population of Rome, Georgia with such a storied past and a solid impetus for the future. Rome, with its 36,000 lucky residents, is ideally located between Birmingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. Since Georgia is one of the original thirteen colonies, Rome's past runs deep, but with construction underway right now, Rome is poised to … [Read more...]
Bask in St. Simons Island’s Southern Tranquility
The stress of daily life was already starting to melt away as I crossed the Sidney Lanier Bridge, Georgia’s tallest cable-stayed suspension bridge heading to St. Simons Island. It literally felt like crossing the bridge of time- to an island filled with beauty, charm, and fascinating history! More than 400 years ago, Spanish explorers landed on the barrier island shores in … [Read more...]
Why Denver, Colorado is Where Culture and Beauty Thrive
Denver is my birthplace, but we left when I was 3-years old and settled in Southern California. This was the first time I had been back in decades. It’s a clean, fun-filled city with a thriving downtown a mile above sea level. Pine-treed peaks dot the majestic Rockies in the distance, taking you from wilderness to modern metropolis in thirty minutes. While walking … [Read more...]
Downtown Phoenix, Arizona and the Rosson House
I flew into Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend for a convention. It took place downtown, so I decided to spend my free time making the most of my time there. The convention booked me into a luxury suite on the 30th floor of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel overlooking the city. It had 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a bedroom with an extra cushy king-size bed. The … [Read more...]