New England States

Dive into the enchanting world of New England, a region that epitomizes the quintessence of charm and history with its six states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. From the rugged coastlines of Maine to the verdant mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire, each state offers a unique tapestry of experiences. Discover colonial history, vibrant fall foliage, quaint seaside towns, and culinary delights like fresh seafood and maple syrup. New England’s rich heritage, scenic beauty, and welcoming communities provide a captivating backdrop for travelers seeking both tranquility and adventure in their journal entries.

The Nomad’s Pilgrimage to Walden Pond

The Man, the Myth, The Legend Henry David Thoreau the author of Walden and Civil Disobedience holds a special place in my heart. As a nomad, I appreciate his experiment of going into the woods, to nature, to simplify his life, develop self- reliance and find the best parts of

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Vintage Radio and Communications Museum Windsor CT

The Connecticut Radio Museum

Unplanned road trip to Windsor, CT I discovered the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum on a beautiful day after a period of weather that included a lot of rain and grayness. I wanted to go on a road trip. A brown sign trip road trip. For the uninitiated, I am addicted

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Horace Wells Statue

Horace Wells, Accidental Discoverer of Anesthesia

Horace Wells was a man in search of recognition and greatness, to leave a legacy to the world. This is a tragic tale of addiction, madness, and death. I know, this is dramatic sounding, but read on. This is all true. It always amazes me how history seems to paint

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Nathan Hale – Hero or dumb ass?  You decide.

Hello everyone, If you read the chapter in my book (Lessons from the Road: USA) on Oregon, you would know that sometimes history paints people in a different light that does not necessarily reflect the true nature of the person or occurrences that are said to have happened. Every now

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Roger Williams, Founder of Rhode Island

Hello everyone, Everywhere I go, I have a natural curiosity about all kinds of things. I always wonder about the people that have passed. The benches in memorial to loved ones passed, hold a particular fascination for me. I want to learn about those people, talk to their families and get to know who they

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Are you a CT or RI beach person?

CT is in a no mans land, stuck between NYC and Boston Mass. The inhabitants of CT are used to dividing ourselves between lots of things, most notably between sports teams of the two big cities. People from CT also divide ourselves in other ways as well. One of them

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lori and dave at balsam cove

Lori and Dave at Balsam Cove

On my recent trip to Maine to see Acadia National Park. I booked a campsite at the Balsam Cove Campground in Orland Maine. The campground is a beautiful piece of property on a lovely lake. The facilities are well maintained and the staff are friendly and customer focused. I got

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Acadia National Park

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Hello all, I hope this finds you all well. As you have probably seen from my Instagram pictures, I am visiting Acadia National Park in Maine. I am always thankful to Teddy Roosevelt for recognizing that National Parks are a

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Podcasts Featuring Margaret

Get Focused Episode 80

Episode 80: Meet Margaret Webster, author of “Lessons from the Road: USA”
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