Paramount Theatre
Several years ago I was invited to a wedding at the Paramount Theatre in Anderson. I couldn’t attend and ever since then I’ve wanted to visit the theatre. Last month I had that opportunity and was blown away. I knew Read more
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Bag a Great Girlfriend Getaway – at Fort Wayne’s Vera Bradley Outlet Sale 2013!
The time is drawing near. Soon women (and a few men) from all over the country will be gathering in Fort Wayne, Indiana for one grand event. It’s an event like no other. An event that brings over 60,000 people Read more
What’s So Great About Good’s Candy Shop?
Everything. For example, I purchased their popcorn on Wednesday. By Friday night, this is what I had. Yep. Totally gone. But, you may be asking yourself “What is Good’s Candy Shop?” or “Where is Good’s?” Let me enlighten you. The Read more
ROAD TRIP! Indiana ‘Bookstore Tourism’ Limited Only By Your Imagination
Staying “stateside” this Spring Break? Worried your formula of Netflix, ABC Family, and video games will fall apart by Wednesday? And no, the re-introduction of naptime for your 10 and 13 year-old probably won’t work. So while your neighbors galavant Read more
Mounds State Park and A Little Toast?
Sounds odd, right? But a great combo! I recently spent a morning up in Anderson at Mounds State Park and finished it off by having lunch at The Toast (a local establishment), but more to come on lunch later. First Read more
National Black Forest Cake Day – March 28 2013
Did someone say cake? Yes, National Black Forest Cake Day! For those of you who need a reason to eat cake other than a special occasion or celebrations, well add today to your list. According to cake history the black Read more
Hoosier Hysteria – Basketball Hall of Fame
March is here and so it begins. Television dominated by basketball. Everything right now is centered around the rankings, the conference tournaments, the brackets. You get the picture. This all reminded me of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and Read more
National Peanut Butter Day
In honor of National Peanut Butter Day I thought I would write about some conventional and not so conventional ways to enjoy this diversely used ingredient. Northern Indiana Downtown Chesterton near the Indiana Dunes is already preparing for March 1st. Read more
The Potter’s Bench in Peru, Indiana
You may not associate the terms “artsy” and “cultured” with small towns – but one look at The Potter’s Bench in Peru may change your mind! It’s an art gallery and studio all rolled into one! Nope, no passports needed Read more
Galo’s Italian Grill in Richmond
One of the highlights of the weekend I spent in Richmond last fall was an outstanding dinner at Galo’s Italian Grill. Tucked away off the famous National Road, just look past all the chain restaurants and strip malls to this Read more
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