Theodore Roosevelt

My spirit animal is a muppet. So when I heard that there was a museum that was all about puppets I knew I had to go. The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta Georgia was a fun afternoon. Check web for current info http://www.puppet.org/ The Center for Puppetry Arts, located in Atlanta, is the United States' largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. The center focuses on three areas: performance, education and museum. Address: 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA

What a fantastic weekender we spent in Knoxville, TN. Cities in general are great places to checkout in the summer months when everyone else is at the local waterholes and beaches. These smart locals take advantage of their cities uncrowded water fountain at the World's Fair Park downtown Knoxville, TN. With temperatures in the mid-90's it was a wonderful place to cool off and enjoy the squealing of children's joy at being drenched with water with the soothing sounds of w

For such a hot city its pretty cool in Atlanta. The people are stlying, the music is pumping and the vibe is get there fast and then chill out. After 6 months here I feel I finally got the pulse. Charlie and I aren't really cool enough for Atlanta but they forgive us. The people of Atlanta work hard for what they have and enjoy a good time. The car show everyday is fun. I just passed a new Maserati on the way to buy dog food at Tractor Supply in my unassuming neighborhood

Preparing for the next recession I wish I wasn’t writing this article and things were different in our country. A recession hurts people and our leaders should try to avoid it at all costs. But they don't care and they aren't going to so I am getting myself ready for the next recession. It doesn't make a difference what political party you are if the economy heads towards a recession it is better to start preparing now and if it doesn't happen then you are in stronger financ

There aren't a lot of places to RV close to Atlanta. Chattahoochee Bend State Park is about an hour and half drive to downtown Atlanta and has new level spacious RV spots in a natural setting for only $28.00 a night. The restroom facilities were new and clean. In typical state park fashion the fee includes water and electric and dump station on site. My cell phone didn't work well here. There are plenty of pull through sites to choose from. My favorite site was a back

We love to drive. I prefer to drive over any other mode of transportation. I know it's cliche but I love the freedom of the open road. The Blue Ridge Parkway, other than Big Sur in California, is becoming my favorite US drive. We explored a piece of it when we were in Asheville, NC two years ago and I still can't get enough. We were amazed that we "had" to pull off every five minutes. Each view outdoing each other. The must see Overlooks make for very slow but enjoyable

I'm a travel nut. Whilst on a trip, if I like the area, I end up planning three other excursions and I always like to leave one adventure for the future. Our recent trip to The Blue Ridge Parkway has made me realize this area cannot be conquered in a "fly-by" and I'm going to have to slow down and immerse myself in the mountains. There is just too much history, American culture and incredible nature to ingest. I also want to include the Skyline Drive, north of the parkwa

I am searching my past scribbles because I know I have written about this subject before. I certainly pondered the concept, even meditated on it. What really is “Trail Magic” and why does it change your life forever? My personal and internal definition of Trail Magic is when another member of any community aids a traveler to make the experience bearable, inclusive, and even enjoyable with no reward expected - just helping and giving to a stranger. Most of the time it is

Okay, I wasn't really chased but the security robot did head in our direction when we took a picture and we left quickly. I have been giddy over seeing a security robot that roams The XPO Logistics compound near our church for months now. I am not quite sure why I find this robot so intriguing maybe it reminds me of Diana Prince's little robot friend and I always wanted one. The one thing I do know is the age of the robot is coming and many jobs are going to be illuminate

Evans Penny's work is so creepy and wonderful I just had to share it with you. It's the weirdo in us that enjoys strange things and I am hooked. Okay dig this, Mr Penny used his own real hair and perfectly placed or should I say "implanted" each strand of wild chest and back hair as well as short stubble like headpieces. Yes crazy artist shout-out. I want to party with this guy....forget about it! Get up to his piece good and close for the real show, the closer you lo