Update 2/2109: I no longer post, but I hope you find something interesting here and enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed discovering and writing about bridges and my fear of them! When I finally saw Nashville’s John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge from the rooftop of Acme Fee & Seed, it looked too big and uncrossable … Continue reading My Nashville Bridge Walk
For Bridge Lovers
What Is This?
What’s taller than the Statue of Liberty? But shorter than the Empire State Building and the Washington Monument? It's shaped like the Washington Monument. It’s the tallest in the world at 42 stories. That’s not much to go on. There are only 4 in the world. And this one is in the United States. But … Continue reading What Is This?
For Hamilton Fans
While chatting on the beach with my sister-in-law this summer, she asked me if I “HAD” to see Hamilton, the musical. I was confused by the question and I asked her to repeat it. I told her I didn’t HAVE to see it and had no plans to. I think she was surprised. I’m sure … Continue reading For Hamilton Fans
Summer I-95 Road Trip – South Carolina
"I've been looking at places to visit this summer or before year end and I would definitely love to visit Savannah. HOWEVER, I know I would have to cross the big Talmadge Bridge to get from upstate SC to that area. I have a bridge fear thus my last visit to the Charleston area was … Continue reading Summer I-95 Road Trip – South Carolina
My Imaginary Summer Road Trip Begins This Week
Not long ago, I read an old request on a travel message board. A woman was looking for route suggestions to avoid driving over the Delaware Memorial Bridge – which connects Delaware and New Jersey over the Delaware River – the same river George Washington crossed 70 miles upstream. Having been over the bridge many, … Continue reading My Imaginary Summer Road Trip Begins This Week
Really Awesome
I overuse the word “awesome.” Not only that, I misuse it. All the time. According to dictionary.com, AWESOME is an adjective meaning, causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight. exhibiting or marked by awe; showing reverence, admiration or fear. Slang. Very impressive: That new white convertible … Continue reading Really Awesome