I’ve always been a fan of the unusual – the side shows, carnivals, Ripley’s Believe-It-or-Not. When I was asked to write a story about my home state’s oddities and the person who loved them so much he made two documentaries about them, I jumped at the opportunity. This story talks about the peculiar in Kentucky […]
Have you ever met someone from Kentucky? If your answer is yes, then I guarantee you’ve heard a good story or two. Kentuckians are natural story tellers; I think it’s just part of our DNA. Of course with that comes a fascination with stories. Kentucky is lucky to be the home of many historically rich […]
They say Virginia is for lovers, but I’m not so sure I agree. When I landed in Richmond on Wednesday morning, my first mission was to pick up my rental car. As I sat in my driver’s seat throne, that ‘ol familiar feeling began to swell. I felt safe and cozy in my own little […]
Tatte Bakery and Cafe It was the last warm day before the blizzard. Boston hinted at what it could be like in the spring, and I even wore shoes that revealed a little foot flesh. It was a beautiful day, and I spent most of it outside the apartment. One of the activities that day was […]
A Home Away from Home I’m on display; every action observable by the strangers who pass. As I sip on the steaming mug of chai latte in my hand, I catch eyes with one of them. Her jealous countenance stabs me. I smile and she darts away. It’s freezing in Boston right now. A strange […]
