Category Archives: adventures

Sunny South Carolina

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Janette

Vising Columbia, South Carolina, in early March felt very tropical.  I can see why so many want to retire to this area of the U.S.  Warm sun and easy breezes welcomed me to the capital.  Walking the grounds offered many … Continue reading →

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Janette

Often called the City of Oaks, this beautiful location is home to the North Carolina state capital in the Tar Heel state.  On a cloudy day in March, I arrived at the grounds and enjoyed taking pictures without worrying about … Continue reading →

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Richmond and Mount Vernon

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Janette

As a Capitol Collector, I have a knack for visiting capitol buildings when they are under renovation. Having said that, a visit to Virginia did not disappoint. Many large monuments, memorials, and sculptures surround the capitol building in Richmond. The … Continue reading →

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Prevent burnout this year!

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Janette

Are you feeling burned out? Holidays are upon us, and it marks the end of another stressful year.  We are learning to live and navigate a flu season mixed with ever-present COVID-19 concerns on top of nagging inflation and worker … Continue reading →

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Old Bedford Village

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Janette

In a quiet area of rural Pennsylvania lies a village unlike any other. Made from historic structures (some local and some rescued and brought to this area) this village offers a glimpse into the past. Parking in the arrival area, … Continue reading →

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Touring Trenton – Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Janette

The WWII memorial is a short walk across the street from the State House. Standing out from the tightly backed buildings is a beautiful, expansive space that draws visitors in. “Lady Victory” encompasses the grace and courage of the WWII … Continue reading →

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Touring Trenton – Part 1

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Janette

Marking number 19 in my Capitol collection, the New Jersey State House was a fun addition to the list. Although construction prevented us from seeing the rotunda, our reserved tour still covered the rich history and decor of the third … Continue reading →

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Who knew?

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Janette

On my quest for (relatively) local points of interest to explore, I looked up some interesting places I had never heard about before. Planning a day trip, I set out to visit two locations that had things I love: food, … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 2

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Janette

Another museum worth the visit is the Rodin Museum.  Jules Mastbaum (1872-1926) began collecting works by Rodin in the early 1920’s with the intention of opening a museum dedicated to him.  Considered the father of modern sculpture, Rodin had many … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 1

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Janette

Spending time in this city is not something I did enough when I was younger.  So, I was very happy to spend a weekend taking in some amazing art museums. The first museum to visit was the Philadelphia Museum of … Continue reading →

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