A Saturday of Artistic & Crafty Vendors

A Saturday of Artistic & Crafty Vendors

Last Saturday, we stopped at the Canal Market District in Newark, Ohio to check out Mary Mary’s Crafts since we saw on their Facebook page that MMC was a vendor listed for the day (I have purchased items from them in the past). They offer beautiful and fun hand...
Silver Nitrate By Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Silver Nitrate By Silvia Moreno-Garcia

If you like horror movies, history, mystery, and relatable characters, try reading Silver Nitrate. It is a dark suspense novel, which blends Mexican horror movies, additional horror movie references, and Nazi occultism in with a bit of romance. The main character,...
Pleasant Time in Zanesville & Southeast Ohio

Pleasant Time in Zanesville & Southeast Ohio

We spent a delightful Saturday late morning and afternoon in Zanesville, Ohio (where the author, Zane Grey was born) and some surrounding areas. Starting our day off with an early lunch at Muddy Miser’s Restaurant along the Muskingum River, was a great way to kick off...
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

At the end of August on a beautiful summer Sunday afternoon, we visited the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio. Our first destination walk through was the Himalayan Mountains section followed by the Tropical Rainforest and Desert; it was hot and we felt as...
Summer Dinner at Clay’s Cafe

Summer Dinner at Clay’s Cafe

Conveniently located on the historic U.S. Route 40 (National Road) in Hebron, Ohio, Clay’s Cafe was bustling with customers of all ages on a Friday summer evening. We signed in to wait for a seat as did many other guests. While patiently waiting to be seated, we...