Sweetums and I took a Sunday drive to Monteagle, Tennessee, and we were surprised to find there was an Al Capone connection. According to legend, Capone either financed or built the 1930 home called RyeMabee, also known as Castlewood, which now houses High Point restaurant. The three-story Tudor-revival house was impressive; it is built of… Continue reading Legend says this historic Tennessee home had hidden passages for Al Capone
While on our honeymoon (nearly two years ago now), Sweetums and I were fascinated by a place called Devil’s Elbow, Missouri. We were drawn to the odd name, of course, so we went a little off the beaten path to see what it was all about. Devil’s Elbow is a community situated on the 1926… Continue reading The fate of historic Devil’s Elbow on Route 66
The story of inventor Mary Anderson is excerpted from my book "Forgotten Tales of Alabama." Mary Anderson was born at Burton Hill Plantation in Green County, Alabama on February 19, 1866, and lived a comfortable but unassuming life. Yet upon her death at age 87 on June 27, 1953, her obituary was printed in Time… Continue reading This Southern woman invented windshield wipers but never made a cent
So what is this event? A chance to check out Salt on the Rocks in Huntsville, Alabama, an amazing new spa ... FREE. The spa's website says, "Salt on the Rocks is a Caribbean immersion experience with Salt Therapy, known as halotherapy. Enjoy our Salt Room and Remedy Room for an overall wellness retreat from the rush of… Continue reading Come to my book signing next week and check out new salt spa free
Sweetums and I are familiar with Transylvania County in North Carolina, one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. It’s located in the Pisgah National Forest and known as the “land of waterfalls.” My uncle lives there so we visit from time to time. But we were surprised to learn there’s also a Transylvania… Continue reading Our visit to Transylvania U., site of famous rare book heist & creepy traditions
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