Hafle Winery in Springfield Offering a Great Selection of Ohio Wines

Springfield, Ohio is making its mark on the Ohio wine industry with the re-opening of Haflé Winery in 2015.  Many residents may remember the winery…

Making Wine at Grape & Granary for Ohio Wine Month

Located in a small shopping plaza in one of Akron’s industrial districts is the hidden gem, Grape & Granary.  Drawn to the opportunity of making…

The Banana Split Festival: Wilmington, Ohio

When was the last time you enjoyed a banana split?  For me, It was probably high school when I worked for a local ice cream…

My Interview with Artist Jimi Jones, Leader of the NeoAncestral Movement

Interviewing Jimi Jones was, for me, the opportunity of a lifetime.  I admired his latest collection at The Springfield Museum of Art in Ohio where…

Faces & Stories Exhibit of Jimi Jones, Cincinnati Artist

Supporting local Ohio artists, the Springfield Art Museum hosted an exhibit of works by Cincinnati painter Jimi Jones.  I caught a glimpse of his artwork…

The Art of Jason Morgan, A Springfield Museum of Art Exhibit

Flipping through a copy of Ohio Magazine, I was drawn to an article about a local artist Jason Morgan from Yellow Springs, Ohio.  I learned…

Holland, Michigan: True to its Dutch Heritage

As my family continues to grow, our vacations are typically based on two factors:  driving distance to our destination and space for all of the…

It’s Tulip Time in Holland!

When I think of springtime, I imagine the first blooms of delicate tulips and daffodils that burst into color against a gloomy grey sky.  Hibernating…

The Bagel Shop and Deli, Oxford, Ohio

The sign at Oxford, Ohio’s Bagel and Deli Shop looks as though it hasn’t changed much since it opened in the 1970’s but this uptown…

Inniswood: The Hike

There is an amazing solace that comes from hiking in the winter and I had planned my day around visiting Inniswood Metro Gardens in Columbus. …