Author Archives: Janette

Tradesmen and Turkey Legs

On a beautiful Fall day, I drove out to Mount Hope, Pennsylvania to visit a place I had only been to one time before…when I was in 7th grade.  Needless to say, much had changed since my first visit to … Continue reading

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The Pennsylvania Military Museum

State College is a beautiful area of central Pennsylvania.  Known mostly for the location of Penn State’s main campus, this area has so much more to offer. I recently traveled out this way to visit the Pennsylvania Military Museum in … Continue reading

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Beach Time!

I made sure to start my 37th year off right…with a trip to the beach! Since I don’t live a block away from a coast with salt water anymore, I clearly understand how I’ve taken it for granted in the … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to Me!

For some reason 37 has always been my favorite number.  I remember thinking it would take forever to get to this ago.  Now it’s upon me and I’m pretty happy with that.  I mean, I couldn’t wait for my 30’s … Continue reading

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Spring in Baltimore

As soon as the first nice day came around, some of my family members and I went on a day trip to Baltimore.  It had been years since I was there last, so I thought we needed to take advantage … Continue reading

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A Little Ocean from the Ocean State

During the holidays I finally made a trip back to Rhode Island to visit the town I used to live in. On one hand, I was disappointed that I could only run into a few friends from town.  Then I … Continue reading

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Sculpture in New Jersey

Since being back in Central Pennsylvania, I’m very happy to say that I’ve been able to seek out some pretty awesome locations and points of interest around three hours away in various directions.  I definitely recognize that in my youth, … Continue reading

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Virginia is for Lovers…of caves.

This post is a bit overdue…but a busy life can be a rewarding life…and I’m happy to have a few things to share very shortly. Who knew that just three hours south of my hometown, people from around the world … Continue reading

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 4

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Travel changes you.  It changes your perception, your thought patterns, your patience, your dreams.  It makes you consider things … Continue reading

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 3

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anais Nin “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” -Anna Quindlen   Don’t be afraid of doing something uncharacteristic.  If life is dull, take … Continue reading

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