Michael Zabala making the marble dust fly at the 2021 Magic of Marble Festival April 2021 marked the 13th Anniversary of the Magic of Marble Festival in Sylacauga. It was a rousing success with twenty-five sculptors in attendance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jrX_gDITLE Stone...
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Catching up with Muffinjaw Designs
Gage and Freddie work the glass Four years ago, I met Freddie Blache of Muffinjaw Designs. I was taken by his creative energy and enthusiasm for his art. We reconnected at a recent demonstration they gave at Mobile Botanical Gardens....
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Learning how to travel safely, 2020 travels of Roadrunner Journeys
2020 giveth and 2020 taketh away. January began as usual with me on the road. As the year progressed, things did change drastically. In 2020 we learned to wear masks and distance ourselves from each other. While change is always...
Alabama
How to enjoy Thirsty Thursdays in Downtown OWA
Sunset at OWA from Lucy's Thirsty Thursday at Downtown OWA is a popular happy hour that features half-priced appetizers and special drink prices at the participating restaurants. Are you looking for an enjoyable one-night getaway? Think about heading to The...
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Hiking a Natural Wonder in Alabama, Rickwood Caverns State Park
Rickwood Caverns natural formations Before 2020 took a turn for the worse in March, I hiked the Natural Wonder of Rickwood Caverns State Park in Warrior, Alabama. If cave hiking is your thing, Rickwood is one you don't want to...
Alabama
3 days exploring Northeast Alabama’s Natural Wonders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6syzM0mXDc&feature=youtu.be Video of Nocaalula Falls Traveling since March of 2020 has been a bit of a challenge. At first, travel was postponed, then delayed, then canceled because of the Covid 19 virus. With the coming of Fall, many people have...
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Monroeville, The Literary Capital of Alabama
Along the sculpture trail My latest online publication. https://greatescapepublishing.com/tpm/monroeville-literary-capital-of-alabama/
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Architecture, History, Waterfalls and Culinary adventures in North Alabama
My continuing journey in North Alabama led me to discover more history through architecture, waterfalls, shopping and some delicious culinary stops. Rosenbaum House The Rosenbaum House I never knew that Florence was home to the only residence in the Southeast,...
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Discovering North Alabama’s Music Heritage in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals January is a great time to explore Muscle Shoals and Florence in North Alabama. The weather is good and there are smaller crowds of visitors. As I journeyed around The Shoals, I discovered North Alabama’s Music heritage and...
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Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World at the History Museum of Mobile
History Museum of Mobile The newly opened Ancient Rome exhibit at the History Museum of Mobile features machines and technology taken from 2000-year-old Roman designs. Tom Rizzo, with Artisans of Florence, produced the exhibit. Tom has a keen interest in...
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