I met The Music Man as a child on cable TV and HBO. I watched the movie over and over fully enamoured by Robert Preston's portrayal of Professor Harold Hill. I memorized the songs and my sister, Randi, memorized the choreography. We discovered that our dad had the vinyl album of the original soundtrack from the movie and we listened to it frequently (even recording it on a cassette tape). Over the years I have met The Music Man in various settings from high school auditoriums to college … [Read more...]
Jake’s Sunday Brunch (No Longer) Offers Something for Everyone
Update: Owner Tim DeRodes made the difficult decision to close all three Jake's locations: Ashland, Mount Vernon and Wooster. We wish him well, and we hope his staff can find employment. As any reader of this blog will know, I am a huge burger fan. I enjoy going to different restaurants and trying their hamburgers. I usually opt for a bacon cheeseburger, if truth be told. So, when I go to Jake's Steakhouse in Wooster, Ohio, that is usually what I get. Jake's not only has good burgers, … [Read more...]
See Nation’s First Presidential Museum In Ohio
I was never much interested in history when I was a kid. Well, I did buy a book about Abraham Lincoln from Scholastic Books in the 4th grade, but other than that, history was boring. But now, as an adult in my middle years, I have become fascinated with history. I think a large part is due to the face that I have been listening to historical fiction lately. I spent several weeks reading the Gilbert Morris Appomattox Saga, which for those of you like me, who didn't know anything about Appomattox, … [Read more...]
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Lives Up to the Hype
A couple of years ago I saw a link on Facebook about the best fried chicken restaurant you never heard of ... because you can only find it at convenience stores or gas stations. Krispy Krunchy Chicken, a Louisiana-style fried chicken akin to Popeye's chicken, is that restaurant, and when Wendi and I finally made it to one, the "restaurant" did not disappoint. So, I had read a blog post on Thrillist a couple years ago about this awesome fried chicken restaurant, and I really wanted to try … [Read more...]
A Detour in Indiana Brings the Model T Ford to Life
Have you ever been driving somewhere and see sign about a place of interest that's intriguing to you? Have you wanted to stop and visit the place but you weren't able to because of other commitments or scheduling conflicts? Has there ever been a time when you could actually take the short detour and visit that site? Well, Bobby, my husband, and I recently were able to do just such a thing. We were traveling back from our visit in Indiana where Bobby performed magic. I was driving, and we … [Read more...]
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