Before Sweetums and I took a trip to Florida earlier this month, my big brother Doofus recommended we stop in Apalachicola, which he described as a quaint little village with cute shops and restaurant (although it is unlikely he used the word "cute.") We spent the day there and loved it. Located on the banks… Continue reading A day in the quaint river town of Apalachicola, Florida
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Love of B-horror film ‘Frogs’ leads to discovery of Eden Gardens
Live oaks at Eden Gardens State Park, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) Sometimes, when you’re a couple of weirdos like Sweetums and I are, strange-and-seemingly-useless tidbits of information can lead to fun discoveries. On our recent trip to Cape San Blas, Florida, I turned on the TV our first night and saw “Frogs,” a B-horror… Continue reading Love of B-horror film ‘Frogs’ leads to discovery of Eden Gardens
A new family tradition: The Southern version of a classic carol
It's here! The 12 Days of Southern Christmas at the It's a Southern Thing store. Warning: What follows may seem very much like an advertisement. Sorry! (But not too sorry!) Earlier this year, the folks at It's a Southern Thing decided we should have fun with the classic Christmas Carol, the 12 Days of Christmas.… Continue reading A new family tradition: The Southern version of a classic carol
See replica of ancient China’s Terracotta Army in a most unexpected place
After writing about one of Alabama’s most unique attractions during the pandemic, I finally got to see it in person. I went to see the replica of the ancient Terracotta Army this week at Troy University’s International Arts Center. It was as fascinating as I expected. In China, more than 8,000 life-size soldiers made from… Continue reading See replica of ancient China’s Terracotta Army in a most unexpected place
Travelers Rest, SC: Quaint small town and home to oldest bridge
The gothic arch in the 1820 Poinsett Bridge near Travelers Rest. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) On a trip to Greenville, S.C., in spring, my friend Rebekah Davis and I drove up to a little town called Travelers Rest. It was a cute little town that is home to Furman University and the state’s oldest bridge,… Continue reading Travelers Rest, SC: Quaint small town and home to oldest bridge
