If you’re in need of a relaxing Autumn weekend away, rich in culinary delight,steeped in history, and suffused with Southern charm, look no further than a fewdays spent in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1670, the “holy city” – named so for its openness to diverse faiths and home to more than 400 church steeples…
COVID-19 and Hygge
The world is on lock-down. I know you know this. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know this — and maybe even then, you know this. I’m not telling you anything novel (unlike COVID-19, which apparently is quite novel, and the reason for this season of lock-down we’re all in the midst of)….
Happy National Dessert Day from the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Yes, Virginia, National Dessert Day is a thing, — and really, aren’t we all glad to live in a world with dessert days, national or otherwise? I mean, I don’t really have to have an excuse to enjoy dessert — but an extra dose of permission is never a bad thing, amIrigh’? So where is…
My Stay at Universal’s Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Last month I checked into Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, one of the beautifully appointed hotels on property at Universal Studios, Orlando, and I was treated to several days of absolute luxury. Not only is this resort chock-full of relaxing, “island time” vibes, it’s nestled in the true heart of the resort property and just a…
What Vegetarians Eat at Walt Disney World, Part II
As shared last week in Part I of this two-part series, my family adores Walt Disney World — and Walt Disney World food! We’ve eaten a lot of meals here, over the last decade (and then some): date night dinners and family meals, snacks and small plates and shared plates and so many bites in-between….
The Rose and Crown Tea Experience at Epcot, Walt Disney World
I’m a bit of a tea snob. I don’t know everything about a proper cuppa, but I like to think I know more than the average Tennessean, who typically drinks this elixir iced, a virtually tasteless amber color, and as sweet as diabetes. I don’t prefer my tea like that. I like it hot, brewed…
My Stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – a Mid-Century-Modern Dream Come True
Ever wished you could don your sweater set and sunshine yellow capris, hop in the back of Dad’s ’55 Ford Fairlane, and take out on Route 66? Well, you can do that (or same as!) when you check into the Mid Century Mod glory that is Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Styled after the beach…
What Vegetarians Eat at Walt Disney World, Part I
Our family loves Disney World. (You’ll pick up on this real quick; just keep reading … ) I’d be lying if I said our late-2017 move to Florida had absolutely nothing to do with being closer to this magical place which has been the source of so many joy-filled memories. Heck, my love of all-things…
My First Ride Aboard Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Gondola – with all of your questions answered
Yesterday was Opening Day of Walt Disney World’s newest resort-area transportation option: the Skyliner Gondola System — and I was there to experience it in all of it’s Disney glory! Let’s start off with the Skyliner routes and locations of stations: You can board the Skyliner at Epcot (via the International Gateway), or you can…
Beginnings. Again’ings.
Once upon a time I was a blogger. Probably you don’t remember because at the time I was pretty secretive about it, with a pseudonym and everything, back in the early 2000s, when the Internet was new, before Facebook shares boosted something called “SEO”, before the iPhone, before the MacBook Pro, before Intagram was a…
Standing On Main Street 