The Lights Are Off

Here’s a question for you: What do you call that place that lives in your heart and soul—the one that brings instant peace, that fills you up and makes you […]

Climbing Rocks and Wandering Castles: Two Days in the Carolina Smokies The Carolina side of the Smoky Mountains is every bit as stunning as the Tennessee side. In fact, unless you’re staring […]

Of the 29 days we’ve been on the road, no fewer than ten have been rainy. And yet, aside from our damp and decidedly fragrant shoes, Gary and I have found ourselves loving the rhythm […]

Vineyards, Mist, and a Mountain Called Clingman We ventured out of Lexington, Kentucky, winding our way through lush valleys and green-blanketed mountains until we arrived in Maryville, Tennessee, at our next Harvest Host location: Pleasant […]

Badass Beginnings, Bourbon Barrels, and Parking Lot Views Today was the big day—we officially moved out of Indiana. No tears, just a touch of sadness, a dash of apprehension, and a […]

Shortly after we moved to Indiana, primarily to escape the dreadful, tar-like brew dispensed by the cafeteria’s “coffee” machine, we finally joined the ranks of civilized society and bought our first Keurig. […]