Tag: (ODD)yssey

At one point when Sweetums and I were in North Carolina, we were driving aimlessly, as we often do, with no immediate plans to stop anywhere. When I’d see a sign saying which towns were approaching, I’d look online to see if there were any interesting sites to see in each one. As we approached… Continue reading This 1899 mansion we visited was used in ‘The Green Mile’

In honor of our first anniversary today, here’s a little memory from our honeymoon. Yes, Sweetums and I went to Uranus, Missouri, on our honeymoon. Do you really think we could have driven past a sign like that? The sign that attracts most people is the one for Uranus Fudge Factory, a very real place,… Continue reading What kinds of weirdos go to Uranus on their honeymoon? I wonder …

Trees may not be the typical tourist attractions but in two picturesque southern towns, people delight in searching for special trees. In Montevallo, Alabama, and on St. Simons Island, Georgia, visitors might stumble upon human faces or fairytale creatures carved into the trees. St. Simons Island About 20 carved trees are scattered across this tiny… Continue reading Have you spotted faces in the trees in these two quaint southern towns?

Years ago, Baby Girl and I visited the historic Mentone Springs Hotel on Lookout Mountain. And, of course, we had to visit White Elephant Antiques next door, well-known for its historic building and huge collection of antiques and collectibles. Mentone is a mountain town in DeKalb County, Alabama, with quaint gift shops and eateries. But… Continue reading Ruins of the historic Mentone Springs Hotel

One of the most picturesque churches I’ve ever visited is Christ Church, Frederica on St. Simon’s Island. “Frederica” is the name of the island community where the church is located, which is the namesake of nearby Fort Frederica. I toured the church and adjoining cemetery on my occasional visits to the island with my late… Continue reading History of one of south’s most photographed churches and its cemetery