Which high schooler reading James Thurber’s short story, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” didn’t dream of having a secret life? I know I did. Happily, what I envisioned when I doodled in the margins of math papers has come to pass. I am a traveler. In my travels, I’ve had the pleasure of learning more […]
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Wondering what wine to serve at your holiday dinner? Looking to travel to Napa Valley wine country in the off season or perhaps you simply enjoy fun food and wine events? I recommend the California wine country event Flavor! Napa Valley. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is the belle of the ball at
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Are you visiting Botetourt County for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in “The Tot.” When I have a visitor from out of town the first place they want to see is Roaring Run, but I also take them to Historic Fincastle – for a
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Are you visiting Roanoke, Virginia for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in Virginia’s Blue Ridge and the Star City of Roanoke in Virginia. When I have a visitor from out of town the first place they want to see is Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Last month, the hubs and I celebrated our ten year anniversary. I figured it was a significant milestone that merited a special place to honor it. Someplace pretty, romantic, sumptuous. The Renaissance Rose Suite at the Mill Rose Inn in Half Moon Bay is such a place. Tucked away off of Main Street in Half
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Are you familiar with the phrase: bloom where you’re planted? My waiter tonight at Three Degrees restaurant is a perfect example of what this phrase means. Hector grew up in the restaurant business and ran several restaurants before immigrating from Guatemala, hoping for a better life in the United States. He has worked at Toll
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