Tom and I were in Ohio this week, largely because our society is not very accommodating of age. I feel it somewhat as I get older. When you go to some doctors, they discount your pain because it is “normal” in aging. When you call a help line, especially about technology, they act like you …
Rude Dog Bar and Grill at Polaris
When Tom and I were home in August, we met John and Jackie at Rude Dog Bar and Grill at Polaris for supper. I had suggested a couple of places we would like to try and this was the one we settled on. The menu looked interesting, especially the Rude Cookie. Rude Dog Bar and …
Quotes to Chew On
Today I am mixing it up a little. Instead of the usual travelogue, restaurant review, history lesson, I wanted to share some quotes to chew on. These are quotes that I have pulled out of my reading lately and like to look at from time to time. I have done this before and will continue …
Signaling at Cumberland Gap
Tom and Ranger Lucas have been working on a signaling talk for the last several months. It started with Tom collecting telegraph materials and Lucas gathering signaling flags. When we arrived at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park for the summer, they put the talk together. The telegraph is very cool and Tom enjoys explaining how …
Sherrilyn and Pat Come to Visit
The first week in August, our good friends Sherrilyn and Pat came to visit us. Sherrilyn has been one of my best friends since we were in Junior High School and sang in the church choir together. Although we have lived far apart since those days, we have stayed in touch with the help of …
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
On our way back from Ohio last month, Tom and I stopped at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea. We had driven by many times but decided to stop and look around. The center is about 90 minutes from Cumberland Gap so it was a good place to stop and stretch our legs and visit …
Reindeer Grill in Mansfield, Ohio
When we were with Mom in July, we ate at the Reindeer Grill in downtown Mansfield. I am always looking for new places to try with Mom and she had never even heard of it. But it got really good ratings online and had an extensive menu, so we decided to try it. Reindeer Grill …
Historic Ripley, Ohio
Have you ever visited historic Ripley, Ohio? When Tom and I make our monthly trip from Cumberland Gap to Columbus and back, we avoid Cincinnati and take US 68 from Kentucky to Ohio. This takes us into Ripley, but we turn usually turn north before heading downtown. In June, with a desire to find the …
Panda House Chinese and Sushi
While we were in Ohio, Tom and I had supper with John and Jackie at Panda House Chinese and Sushi restaurant. Although the restaurant has been open since 2000, we had never eaten there before. I am always trying to find Chinese food as good as New Ming Home in Akron. I’m not sure if …
Going Away Party for Ranger Kymberlyn
We’ve had a bunch of going away parties in July. Volunteers Pat and Trish left just after the 4th of July. Then volunteer April left to return to Minnesota on July 20th. The rangers always spring for pizza when a volunteer leaves and Tom and I make sure we are in attendance. Just before the …