Category: Travel
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Falls Mill in Belvidere, TN: A Hidden Historic Retreat
While I appreciate the standard vacations to Hilton Head, SC; St Augustine, FL; or Savannah, GA, I’ve also found smaller trips closer to home can be just as fun and soothing for the soul. Which is why I booked a bed and breakfast at a quaint cabin for my husband on Father’s Day weekend.  …
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The Power of Walking: A Pathway to Health and Wellness
Walking: The Simple Exercise that Packs a Punch I have a never-ending check list of all the things I “ought to” and “should have” done. The holidays tend to amplify this list and add an approaching deadline. I had also been cooped up in the house for a few days straight due to a few…
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Tips for Managing Travel Anxiety
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal.” Paulo Coelho I have the heart of a traveler. Even as I am writing this, I am 700 miles from home in a hotel room with a view of the river. I love exploring new places and meeting people. Even if we just go two…
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The Benefits of Silent Retreats
“All the wonders of life are already here. They’re calling you. If you can listen to them, you will be able to stop running. What you need, what we all need, is silence. Stop the noise in your mind in order for the wondrous sounds of life to be heard. Then you can begin to…
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A Tale of Haunted Charleston, SC
When it’s the dead of night and you find yourself walking along cobblestone streets in Charleston, South Carolina, it is easy to believe in ghosts. And Charleston certainly has it’s share of ghost stories. So, when my husband and I found ourselves there on Halloween week of all weeks, I signed us up for a…
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A Memorial of Hope
“What brings you to Oklahoma City?” This was a question posed by each of my Uber drivers as I toured the city. While my husband headed a meeting in town, I got the chance to play tourist. “Have you visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial yet?” This was also a question each driver asked. “No,”…
