Weekend WrapUp: Foodie Birthday Edition

It was my birthday on Saturday, and my awesome posse made it a great day. From breakfast to after-dinner drinks, we gobbled our way through the day with treats galore. Ah, they know me so well. That said I'm in dire need of a cleanse. The day began with breakfast at the Olde Heritage Tavern … Continue reading Weekend WrapUp: Foodie Birthday Edition

What I want for my birthday

No, I’m not going to post a registry link or anything, so stop rolling your eyes. It’s much more fun and interactive than that! (Ok, now you can go ahead and roll those eyes into your cerebrum.) I’ve been asking friends and family to make me things for my birthday for decades now… as a … Continue reading What I want for my birthday

The Bell Witch — Deadly to all, including property values

  If you're looking for a freaky read, there are a number of 'October books' to choose from. One of my favorites is The Bell Witch - An American Haunting by Brent Monahan -- it's based on actual accounts from the Bell family farm in Tennessee and tells the tales of a Kate Batts, a … Continue reading The Bell Witch — Deadly to all, including property values

My top five Halloween Haunts 2006

A travel writer without a few favorite deathly destinations? Not I, said the Red Pen. (Only writers will get that joke.) Anyboo, here’s a list of my current favorite frights of fancy, in no particular order. 1. Scarecrows in the Garden, Atlanta, Ga. – Held each year at the Atlanta Botanical Garden … read about … Continue reading My top five Halloween Haunts 2006