The end of a vacation is always tough, especially one that was as fun-filled and relaxing as this one was. In true style we left as soon as we were up and ready. We stopped for coffee and breakfast sandwiches at Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Pub and turned west toward home. At my request we … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 6
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Field Trips for Introverts
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
Alamance County, North Carolina
The drawback of our country's interstate road system is that we miss out on so many wonderful towns and sites. Instead of being waymarkers along the route they are relegated to a name on a green or brown sign as we fly past on the way to our destination. My husband and I were given … Continue reading Alamance County, North Carolina
Town Creek Indian Mound
Sometimes you have to step away from the emails and housecleaning and go on an adventure! A few weeks ago I did just that. Not wanting to go alone I called my mother and she agreed to be my road trip buddy. Our destination of choice was the Town Creek Indian Mound in Mt. Gilead, … Continue reading Town Creek Indian Mound
First Anniversary Travels
By Joanna Grey Talbot Hard to believe it has already come and gone but my husband and I celebrated our first anniversary last weekend. It has been a year filled with ups and downs, a move to North Carolina, and so many adventures! To celebrate we escaped to our favorite place - the mountains. Although … Continue reading First Anniversary Travels
Morganton, North Carolina
By Joanna Grey Talbot My favorite benefit to being a freelance writer is that anytime my husband has to work out of town I can easily go with him. It always means I have to go exploring by myself while he works but it gives me time to go at my own pace and pick … Continue reading Morganton, North Carolina
An Unplanned Adventure
By Joanna Grey Talbot Best laid plans of mice and men, eh? Yesterday, I set off on my weekly adventure to check out places new to me in an old town. I had hours planned out but it wasn't to be. My first stop was the NC Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis. It was … Continue reading An Unplanned Adventure
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
Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum
By Joanna Grey Talbot Every new place that I visit I always look for three things: a museum, a used bookstore, and a local coffee shop. Even on my honeymoon last fall my poor husband was dragged to so many museums and coffee shops – I just can’t help myself! One of the highlights of … Continue reading Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum
New Stories From Old Towns 