One of the biggest considerations you have when choosing a cell phone is the cell service. Your new phone won’t do you much good if you can’t use it in the places where you go most frequently. When I bought my phone, cell service was the biggest consideration I had when I chose my [...]
The Amish people are well known for their good nature, kindliness and non-violent culture, widely referred to as “the gentle people”. They are an old and unusual community based on religious beliefs dating back to 17th century Europe. Their way of life dictates discipline, servitude and maintaining traditional 17th century beliefs. Even clothing [...]
Do you have any idea how much I had to hear about football and basketball while growing up in Chapel Hill? Let me tell you, it was a daily routine. Now, this would have been all fine and good, but the truth is I am simply not a fan. Not a fan of North [...]
There is nothing that says more about who you are than your clothes do. Some foolish people will say what is most important is to express yourself, but what is there that expresses you even one half as much as your clothes? Nothing, that’s what. And if you love your country, than you should [...]
When I think of the country, I think of an idyllic image of roses round the door, oak beams, a little kitchen garden full of scented herbs and a Labrador laying next to the Aga. I’m not sure if something really exists like this or perhaps I’ve been reading too much Thomas Hardy. The [...]
One of the most respected natural history establishments is the Aquarium of the Americas, which opened in 1990 in New Orleans, close to the French Quarter. The aquarium contains 530 species and it showcases marine life and animals from the American continent. It’s perfect for a family day out and there is plenty to [...]
The Amish community is often misunderstood, which is inevitable as they avoid contact with the outside world. They are of Swiss and German descent and speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch, English and Swiss German. The Amish people can be found in different pockets of America and in Ontario, Canada. Their [...]
An embassy tends to roll along without anything newsworthy happening around it, with the exception of those caught up in conflicts, terrorism and spy stories. One of the more colorful has been the American Embassy situated in Grosvenor Square, London. It was the focal point for anti-Vietnam War protests in the 1960s. There were [...]
The state of Alabama is a terrific place to visit, known for it’s varied terrain of mountain ranges, beaches and National Forests and State Parks. There are many attractions in the area and opportunities to pursue the outdoor life. Camping is the ideal way to enjoy the scenery and there are numerous Alabama camping [...]
In the heart of the Deep South, lies the city of Vicksburg Mississippi. Birthplace of bluesmen, Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters, local history is commemorated in unusual ways here. The site of a famous 1863 Civil War battle is remembered at the National Military Park. The 16 mile route has many monuments and there [...]
