Theodore Roosevelt

I have learned long ago that an average income in The United States and two weeks vacation wasn't going to allow for too many adventures. I have wild fantasy exploration ideas and limited resources. Anyone can travel if they have gobs of money and time and if that's you, congratulations, but the rest of us have to get creative. I think deep down I actually prefer it this way having to be resourceful and scrappy. I am most impressed by the people like Stefan who has travell

Wherever I live and wherever I go I try to shop local as much as possible. It is patriotic and the right thing to do. Really why give any money to corporations when you can support a local citizen? My favorite item to buy local is honey. Not only does it taste better raw & pure but it helps with allergies from the local pollen. My local raw pure honey generally costs more then processed commercial honey but the health benefits are no joke. I was able to get my husband t

Toqua Campground in Vonore TN, We visited quite a few campgrounds in the area and this is the one we liked the best. We lived in Vonore TN for a year and loved it. Our first month in Tennessee we stayed at this campground on site 106. The sun rises over the water at this amazing site revealing views of Toqua lake and the mountains. It was worth waking up early every morning for the show. The campground is clean, friendly and full of family seasonal guests with well-

1. Oakland Cemetery, Wow what a magnificent city treasure! I took Ruby when the irises where in full bloom - gorgeous flowers everywhere. Doggie's are welcome and there is water available for your friend at the gift shop. The water supply anywhere out of the fancy faucets are a mirage and do not work. Poop bags are provided at the gate entrance. I never did find a bathroom for myself but there are establishments across the street that also look great for a lunch. I foun

As Charlie and I are staying put for a while in the outskirts of Atlanta, G.A. We decided to embark on a new type of adventure. The cutest puppy you ever wanted to see from Tennessee. Ruby is a Border Terrier and is made for exploring. She was designed on the English-Scottish Border for flushing out foxes in deep holes for hunters on horseback. The breed also had to have the temperment to get along with a gaggle of hounds. She has a amiable personality with some terrier st