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We aren't active shoppers by any means, but we do appreciate coming across excellent craftsmanship, artistry, handcrafted food and drink, and collections of antique ephemera with meaning. We do seek out bookstores!
05
May
Rybas Fudge

Mackinac Island Fudge

Mackinac Island Fudge isn't a flavor: it's a way of life for these Mackinac Island candy makers. Here's how it's made and how to choose the fudge that's right for you.
7 min read
02
Jul
The National Corvette Museum

The National Corvette Museum

The Chevrolet Corvette is a car with its own cult following, which the National Corvette Museum supports with its museum, events, and a Hall of Fame in Kentucky.
5 min read
20
Jun
Deer sculptures racing across a fountain at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Visiting the Eiteljorg Museum

In downtown Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum tells the other story of the West, that of the Native Americans who for generations called the open plains their home.
2 min read
01
Oct
Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches

Collecting Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches

As our travels take us across America, we're stopping in Boy Scout council offices to add to a lifelong collection of Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches.
3 min read
21
Oct
Architectural embellishments in Santa Lucia around doors and windows

More Scenes of Santiago

Our trip to Pomaire was unexpectedly redirected to a walking tour in Santiago in the historic district of Santa Lucia, followed by unplanned shopping.
2 min read