I’d been thinking about a tattoo for years. Not the sidekick on Fantasy Island who didn’t say much, but some ink that really said something. So when my daughter Birdie offered to get one with me as a Father’s Day…
My good friend recently opened a German biergarten. But even if I didn’t know the owner it would still be wunderbar. Hillgarten Beer and Wine Garden is an upscale (but relaxed and comfy) German-inspired bar and restaurant located in the…
Legend has it there’s a haunted railroad tunnel in Vinton County, Ohio. So of course we had to walk through it at night. On Halloween. Now dotted with graffiti and loaded with haunted hype, Moonville Tunnel strikes an imposing image…
I’ve been an animal lover my whole life. Even thought I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was a kid. I was especially captivated by African wildlife. Elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, rhinos and the rest. Life took different turns…
From Tupelo tot to the King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis Presley became the biggest, brightest star in the world. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just caught a thing for the King after seeing the new Elvis movie, Tupelo,…
You know the stunning screensaver photos that pop up every time you ignore your TV for more than a minute? Ever walked through one? You can, at Arizona’s Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. While on a weekend trip to Sedona,…
There are sooooo many amazing bike trails in Columbus and throughout Ohio. I’m lucky to say I’ve ridden many of them with my awesome daughter Hannah. AKA “Birdie.” While I lovingly taught her how to ride a bike, she’s repaid…
When work sends you to Capri, Italy for a quick 36 hour trip, you go. Especially if the job requires a night in Naples, a day on the magical island of Capri, and a recording session with the one-and-only Steve…
