The Whole Kit ‘n Kaboodle
Here’s every post for a scroll down memory lane. If you want to look at a particular time period or destination, navigate using the menu topics.
One if by Land to Start a Revolution
Hours after firing on militia in Lexington, MA, 700 British Regulars marched to nearby Concord to search for weapons they believed had been hidden there.…...
White Star Line – go beyond Titanic
The White Star Line is certainly most famous because of the tragedy of its RMS Titanic, but there’s more to know about this company than…...
Duluth Minnesota’s Maritime History
We first visited Duluth because of a cheap flight—but this city quickly won us over. Nestled on the edge of Lake Superior, Duluth offers history,…...
Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Oak Park, IL
I love the Prairie style with its connectivity to nature and the environment. I’m not always a fan of the straight, clean lines that later…...
Ethan Allen: America’s Revolutionary Frat Boy
I’m sorry to admit that, as a Midwesterner, the name Ethan Allen mostly reminded me of furniture but he really was so much more. Vermont…...




