Humans are storytellers. We have always been, and if you're not sure about this fact take a trip to the southwest and visit one of the many petroglyphs sites. In Arizona alone there are over a million petroglyphs. Many are from the Archaic style which date back to 5000 BC. There is also the Hohokam … Continue reading Prehistoric Adventure Ends With Pancakes!
Hello, I'm a little late with this so I'll just use that old adage, "Better late than never". Today is Mother's Day, a day in which we recognize mothers of all types everywhere. I know many women who've never had children that are actually amazing mothers in their own right. Any woman who is a … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!
I purposely left Austin at 4am to get to Las Cruces, New Mexico by lunchtime. It's one of my favorite places for Mexican food and once I'm there I know I only have four more hours before reaching Tucson. Also there's the fact that there really isn't much to see or do between Austin and … Continue reading The Crosses, Or Crossroads?
It was a brisk windy morning when I awoke at my BNB and headed out for another hike in Zilker Park. I like starting the day with a little exercise, especially when I know I'm going to be eating a rather large lunch! As I walked along the steep rocky trail I saw people on … Continue reading Keep Austin Weird- Part 2
One of things I love about traveling around America, is the different feel each city or town has. I remember as a kid the first thing that came to me were the smells of each place we'd pass. Some smells were great like when we drove up to a local mom and pop BBQ joint … Continue reading Keep Austin Weird-Part 1
Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by. One of the things I love about driving across the country is that you have the opportunity to stop at any place you want. It might be a historical site or a National Park or in my case a museum. Not any museum mind you but a very … Continue reading Saturday Quickie: Waco
Monday, I had deliberately left Knoxville early so I would arrive in Memphis at lunchtime. I was excited to try the ribs, the Food Network had declared, "The best ribs in America". The restaurant is The BBQ Shop and it has a long standing tradition in Memphis. Memphis BBQ is known mostly for pork, the … Continue reading Best Laid Plans…
I remember years ago you couldn't get a Krispy Kreme donut anywhere but in the south. This was probably a good thing, as these donuts have a curious addictive quality. Maybe it's their light fluffy essence or the rich gooey glaze that makes them irresistible to so many people. The fact that if you live … Continue reading Krispy Kreme, Donuts To The Extreme.
Hello from the road! I love driving across America and finding new places to explore. Today my cousin took me on a long ride out into the countryside to find an ice cream shop I had heard about. We took off on our little adventure and crossed rivers and railroad tracks. We passed old barns … Continue reading Cruze-ing for Ice Cream
Sometimes headlines aren't what you think, but in this case it is! I have a quick review of a restaurant in Nyack and a little news. A few weeks ago I did take-out from Nyack's local pasta shop DPNB Pasta And Provisions. The Chef Tony Scotto grew up in South Nyack and his wife Louiedell … Continue reading A Saturday Quickie