Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley

I recently finished the book “Parnassus on Wheels” by Christopher Morley and now I am recommending it to everybody.  The book was first published in 1917, but I had never heard of it.  I was reading “The Bookshop:  A History of the American Bookstore” by Evan Friss and it mentioned “Parnassus on Wheels.”  Being intrigued …

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Hinckley Reservation Cleveland Metroparks

Although Hinckley Reservation isn’t far from our old stomping grounds in Akron, Tom and I had never been there.  Hinckley Reservation is the southern-most of the Cleveland Metroparks.  It is also one of the largest, with 3,200 acres.  When we were deciding where to meet our friends Chris and Bill, Tom suggested Hinckley Reservation. Hinckley …

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Six Weeks in Ohio

Tom and I are back in Ohio for six weeks.  Six weeks is not very long for all the things we feel like we need to do before we head out for our next park. During that six weeks, I have five doctor’s appointments.  I like getting them all over with in a small window …

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2025 Visitors at Fort Frederica

Tom and I have been pleasantly surprised by how many people come to visit us at Fort Frederica National Monument.  But it is a great place to visit, especially in the winter.  We have enjoyed everyone who has come to see us while we have been here. This year, however, we haven’t had many 2025 …

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School Groups at Fort Frederica

One of the fun things that Tom and I get to do at Fort Frederica National Monument is help with school groups.  Ellen Provenzano is currently in charge of school groups.  Ellen wears a lot of hats in the park.  She is the bookstore manager, the archaeology specialist, and the education coordinator.  She only gets …

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