The French Renaissance-style Bellevue Hotel, as seen from the top. The balconies flank the domed dining room where we looked out at the city. (Courtesy of Hyatt) On a recent trip to Philadelphia, my first visit, my friend and I stayed in the historic Bellevue Hotel. I knew nothing about it when I chose it;… Continue reading Our stay at the reportedly haunted Bellevue Hotel in Philly
Detail of City Hall (Photo by Kelly Kazek) I took a recent weekend trip to the city of Philadelphia, the sixth largest in the nation, with my old high school pal, Suzanne. We decided we needed a break and, as a history lover, I’ve always wanted to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where… Continue reading This stunning, world’s largest building in Philly will make your jaw drop
Exciting news: A set of horror movies in which some of my friends participated is streaming beginning today and will show at the Princess Theatre in Decatur May 21. They are called “Third Saturday in October, Part I” and “Third Saturday in October, Part V.” The first film is described this way: “The year is… Continue reading ‘Throwback slasher’ movies filmed in AL now streaming; premiere soon at the Princess
I consider myself incredibly lucky to get to write silly books for kids and for adults. I also consider myself lucky to work with some incredible illustrators and designers. I have surrounded myself with extremely talented people for a reason, y'all. They make me look good! I was so excited to learn Friday that three… Continue reading 3 books from It’s a Southern Thing won BookFest Awards!
The historic Ladies Rest Room in Lewisburg, Tenn., was a lounge for country women to use to rest, eat or wash up when they came to town. They were encouraged by the USDA in the early 1900s. (Photo courtesy of Duane and Tracy Marsteller/Historical Marker Database) On a recent drive to my late mother’s and… Continue reading That time a trip to the ‘Ladies Rest Room’ in Tennessee proved educational
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