Bada Bing! Pizzeria, Springfield, Ohio – NOW CLOSED

Update:  Bada Bing! is now closed. It was a chilly afternoon and I had not yet tried Bada Bing! Pizzeria which had relocated to a…

The Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio

Updated October 8, 2018 The winter months are a perfect time to visit local museums and conservatories.  For a warm, colorful break from the dreary…

Incidental Cruise Line Costs

Have you ever booked a discounted cruise and realized that there were additional charges that you did not factor in the total cost of your…

Mike & Rosy’s Deli: A Springfield, Ohio Institution

I had a friend in high school, Joanna, whose father was a professor at nearby Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.  I always admired her because…

Moving to the OC, 2004

I was so excited when I was offered a clinical trial position in Southern California.  I had a couple of weeks to pack my belongings…

Dyer’s Mill, Hiking at Battelle Darby Creek

With below freezing temperatures and a couple of inches of water at the start of the trail, I almost considered turning back to reschedule my…

The Tavernette Inn Delivers with Grouper and Risotto- NOW CLOSED

Update:  October 12, 2021 – 316 Tap & Barrel Grill has closed permanently due to COVID; June 19, 2020 – The Tavernette is now 316…

Favorite Photos of Columbus, Ohio

When I purchased my first DSLR camera, I would spend hours in the nearby neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio taking photos.  Here are some of my…

Our Hero Sandwich Shop in Springfield, Ohio

While I have always been a Subway fan, I thought it would be a great change to check out one of my hometown’ local sandwich…

Plum Run Winery Soon to Offer Craft Beer

Plum Run Winery had just completed their renovations to provide its customers a larger space for sampling its award-winning wines and hard cider.  I was…