The Castle in Marietta, Ohio

Built in 1855 near the Ohio River, The Castle is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture and was home to “some of the most…

Featured Ohio Winery: Leisure Time Winery

Returning from the Spangler Candy Company, I decided to stop in Napoleon, Ohio to visit Leisure Time Winery where “Time for turning moments into memories!”…

Malabar Farm Restaurant, Mansfield, Ohio

Malabar Farm Restaurant re-opened in May of 2021 having closed due to the 2020 COVID Pandemic.  In addition to its spectacular menu of mouth-watering food,…

Cecil and Lime in Springfield, Ohio

Growing up in Springfield, Ohio, there were not many fancy restaurants in town.  I was so excited to return for a visit and meet a…

Rudy’s Smokehouse Barbecue in Springfield, Ohio

Growing up, one of my summer jobs was working at Perkins on Upper Valley Pike.  It was a temporary position, but it was such a…

A New Watering Hole Opens in my Hometown of Springfield, Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company

Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company was not without controversy when it first applied for its permit as an upcoming craft beer maker in Springfield.  Taking its…

Politics, Theaters and Automobiles: Springfield, Ohio’s Rich History!

After filling up on a hearty lunch, I returned to the Clark County Heritage Center in Springfield.  With so much history, I began my second…

Springfield, Ohio: The City at the End of the Road

Arriving at the The Clark County Heritage Center, I was excited to learn more about the history of Springfield, Ohio.  This city was once my…

Tips for Entering Holy Sites Abroad

While traveling abroad, many of the main historical attractions include holy sites, such as cathedrals, churches, temples and mosques.  Within these establishments, visitors may be…

Touring the Sweet Spangler Candy Company

I remember as a child I loved Dum Dums suckers and even more, I enjoyed saving the wrappers so I could send them in for…