One of the biggest misconceptions about introverts is that we prefer to stay home and don’t enjoy getting out in the world. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Introverts thrive on gaining a deeper knowledge of our world and those close to us. We want our interactions with the world to be meaningful, joy-giving, … Continue reading Field Trips for Introverts
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Day 2 – Burnsville and Mt. Mitchell State Park
With the sunrise coming over the mountains I woke up early, as always. I may be on vacation but my body clock rarely lets me sleep past 6:30am. My husband does not have that problem. I didn't want to disturb him on his first morning of sleeping in so I threw on jeans and a … Continue reading Day 2 – Burnsville and Mt. Mitchell State Park
Columbia, South Carolina
Daytrips can be both wonderful and exhausting. The short time forces you to make the most of it, resulting in sore feet. Always worth it, though! My ideal distance for a daytrip is two hours or less one way. Staying within that radius from your home ensures that you'll have enough time to see at … Continue reading Columbia, South Carolina
What Traveling Has Taught Me
By Joanna Grey Talbot This gigantic, magnificent, overwhelming world is full of wonder and beauty and mystery and I will never be able to see it all. Yet, that will not deter me from trying my hardest to do so. Traveling has taught me so much about myself, the people around me, and the world … Continue reading What Traveling Has Taught Me
Kings Mountain National Military Park
By Joanna Grey Talbot Historical battlefields always draw a unique type of history nerd and I happily admit to being one. We love to visit these places to pay our respects to those who fought so bravely, to ponder how life would be if the battle had ended differently, and to gain a greater sense … Continue reading Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
By Joanna Grey Talbot The road was calling and I had to answer! This week I headed about 40 minutes southeast of Charlotte to the beautiful little town of Kings Mountain. Incorporated in 1874, it is named for the Revolutionary War battle of the same name which took place five miles south in 1780. Yet, … Continue reading Kings Mountain, North Carolina
New Stories From Old Towns 