A Visit to Gatlinburg, TN (infographic)
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is an interesting mix of charm, history and beauty. Perhaps overlooked by many, this infographic shows why you might want to consider a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains in the future!
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is an interesting mix of charm, history and beauty. Perhaps overlooked by many, this infographic shows why you might want to consider a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains in the future!
I was watching the History Channel on television today, and was treated to a day of programs about the Presidents of the United States. There were about 6 hours of devoted to mini-biographies of all the men who served in the office, from George Washington to George W. Bush. This programming served as a precursor…
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies is a beautiful hotel that people from all over the world flock to. It’s a perfect venue for holding a wedding and ideal for a couple in need of some special away time. It’s the Banff Springs Hotel and whether you love the crisp Canadian air or not, you’ll enjoy…
Okay, time to lighten up. No passionate opinions from yours truly in today’s FamilyFirst pick, just some nice, lightweight entertainment. Today’s FamilyFirst pick is all about the history of a place that I referred to in my Boomer memory site as “a sleepy Ozark fishing village.” The town is known as Branson, Missouri. Branson is…

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It’s one of the more terrifying thoughts for many parents – their teenager getting behind the wheel of a car. Will they pay attention? Will they text and drive? Will they speed? Will they obey the traffic rules? All of these questions race through our minds. The real question is – do you?
You’re never too old to learn something. For instance, I assumed that Dubai made their money the same way all those other sand republics did: by gouging the rest of us with overpriced oil. Not so. Dubai’s GNP is 95% supplied by tourism. That makes me view the nation differently than, say, Saudi Arabia. With…