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Author Archives: Journeys By Jill
Moon Over Gaffney
I was having a particularly good day a couple of days ago. My recent birthday was happy. Work is picking up. But the icing on the cake was an email from Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein asking if she could … Continue reading
R.I.P. Rudy
He was born on Valentine’s Day in 2000. He was a sweetheart and a brat. Insistent, tenacious, athletic and super smart. He loved mushrooms and bacon. Rudy was the Cornish Rex cat that kept us entertained for 14 years. He fetched, … Continue reading
The Book of Mormon
It’s a raunchy, provocative over the top parody. It’s offensive to some and hilarious to others, including me. No wonder. The Broadway hit musical The Book of Mormon is by the same people who brought us the irreverent Colorado based … Continue reading
Nan & Byron’s Restaurant
I’m always game to try a new restaurant. A place called Nan & Byron’s recently made its debut in the old Vinnie’s Sardine Grill & Raw Bar spot on South Boulevard near East. The folks from 5Church are behind this … Continue reading
Posted in Charlotte, North America, North Carolina, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged 5Church, Charlotte NC, Nan & Byron's Restaurant, Restaurant
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Florida’s Space Coast Eats
Besides turkey, we ate fairly well while in Florida for the week of Thanksgiving. My brother and his family recently moved to Indialantic. We’re always game for exploring a new area, especially for its restaurants. Also, about an hour away … Continue reading
It’s a Go for the Kennedy Space Center!
Now I know that when I asked if the Kennedy Space Center was appropriate for a 6-year-old, I was asking what might be the dumbest question ever. There is a whole universe of stuff for kids to do there. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Museums, North America, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged Angry Birds, Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin, Christa McAuliffe, Denver, EPCOT, Florida, Kennedy Space Center, NASA, Rocket Garden, Rocket Launch, Saturn 18 Rocket, Sea of Tranquility, Shuttle explosion, Shuttle Launch Experience, Space Coast, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Space Shuttle Challenger, SpaceX Falcon Launch, Woody Paige, WPLongform
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Mountain Top
It’s day 18 of an 18-day movie shoot and we’re all exhausted from 12+ hour days so it’s quite wonderful to spend the last day on Grandfather Mountain near Linville, North Carolina.
Playing Tourist in Charlotte Day 3
Corn mazes are something that I always thought were child’s play. That is until hubby Mike and I, along with Boston visitor Bill decided to take on the biggest one in the southeast.
Posted in Charlotte, North America, North Carolina, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Travel, Travel Tips, TV and Film Production, TV Shows, Uncategorized
Tagged Cafe 100, Corn maze, Cowbell, Homeland, Huntersville, Huntersville North Carolina, Lake Norman, Maze, North Carolina, Original Pancake House, Rural Hill, The Amazing Maize Maze, Urbanspoon
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Eureka! There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills! Playing Tourist in Charlotte Day 2
I was excited about the Saturday plan for our friend Bill’s yearly trip. This involved the dirty clothes day that I warned him to pack for.
Posted in North America, North Carolina, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged 5Church, Anson Mills Polenta, Charlotte, Charlotte NC, Charlotte North Carolina, Gold, Gold Mine, Gold Mine Shaft, Gold Mine Tunnels, Midland NC, Mining, NC, Panning for gold, Reed Gold Mine, Stamp Mill, Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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