Category Archives: History

Tennessee Roads Body Count

Posted on May 2, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb tries the pancake maker machine (two griddles with a glass viewing window) after we load the car in a lot that smells like horse manure. I’m not usually one to look at so many carcasses and try to avoid … Continue reading →

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Perry, GA to Manchester, TN

Posted on May 1, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Last night was ridiculous. I lay there thinking about how I forgot to mention busting my hand on the doorknob while carrying boxes, leaving a bruise between my knuckles. Then I wondered how I could leave out all the pink … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Festival with Aunt Lois

Posted on February 28, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I found out back in late December, while discussing family history with Aunt Lois, that she would be down near me, northwest of the Tampa metropolitan area, for a wedding on March 1st, and she suggested we should get together. … Continue reading →

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John and Mable Ringling Museum

Posted on January 6, 2025 by TheJessicaness

On Mondays, visitors are welcome to the Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion for free. Paid entry to the Circus Museum and Ca’ d’Zan is still required. It’s about an hour and a half from our place, so … Continue reading →

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Botany and History

Posted on January 4, 2025 by TheJessicaness

The Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo is twenty miles from our place and has free admission. There are over a hundred acres to explore – art installations, Florida-flavored water, paintings for sale, and bird watching. Heritage Village is under half … Continue reading →

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