Time traveling at the Dells
There’s a story in my husband’s family that dates back to when John’s father still lived. There was nothing that appealed to him more than …
Three states, one shared river valley
Last week we visited my mother-in-law in north central Wisconsin, making day trips to different destinations: the Wisconsin Dells, Marshfield, and Dells of the Eau …
Small town charm in northeastern Iowa
When we stayed at Backbone State Park last week, we didn’t spend the entire day in the cabin or on the trails. Once a day, …
Side trippin’ from Knoxville to Des Moines
John and I are not all-day or all-night travelers. At most, we drive five or six hours at a time because we like to get …
The inspirational world of "kazana"
Sometimes you run across a shop where every product in it makes you smile. Meet Becky Kazana, whose handmade pipe cleaner dolls all tell a …