A Perfect Interstate 90 Food Stop: Twice a year, our family of four piles into the car to drive the 650-mile, 12-hour journey on Interstate 90 between Boston, Massachusetts and Cleveland, Ohio to see family. I shall now reveal the secret that makes this… [Read More]
Stained Glass Windows in the Bathroom at this Ligonier, PA Hotel!
A Unique, Historic PA Hotel Near Idlewild: One of the most surprising and interesting hotels we’ve stayed in recently is found in the sweet little town of Ligonier, in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania: just nine minutes from Idlewild amusement park, 45 minutes… [Read More]
Linn Run State Park, PA: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Heaven
Easy, Pretty Hikes Near Pittsburgh! Looking for some great hiking in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, within an hour of Pittsburgh? Want options good for the whole family, from kids to adults? Think beyond Ohiopyle to explore the easy and gratifying options at… [Read More]
Life Lessons: Better Living in 35 Actionable Ideas!
What Does Improving Lives Involve? As a teacher of both adults and teens for the past 16 years, it turns out that some of the most important and impactful lessons I’ve taught have been about LIFE — not just English. For the first time,… [Read More]
My Travel Photo is Now a Giant Mural at a Wegmans Grocery Store?!
How Did My Picture End Up On Huge Wall? You truly never know where your digitally published photos may wind up. You also never know what fruits your art may reap, even years down the line, when it seems everyone has forgotten about it… [Read More]
Smugglers’ Notch Vermont Vacation Rentals: Family Travel Bliss in a Giant Condo!
How Can Travel with Kids Be Easier? One of the hardest parts of family travel is trying to fall asleep in one tiny hotel room with your snoring — or loudly singing — children. (Nothing like the 2am “MAMA, WHEELS ON THE BUS GO… [Read More]
