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Summer Road Trip, Stop #2: Springfield, Illinois

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Janette

I arrived in Springfield to visit my 26th state capitol on a gorgeous summer day. Completed in 1888, this is the first state capitol building I’ve visited with a silver dome, made from raw zinc for its durability and corrosion … Continue reading →

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Summer Road Trip, Stop #1: Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Janette

My quest to visit more state capitols brought me to the Midwest this summer. Indiana, known as “The Crossroads of America,” became my 25th state capitol visit. Completed in 1888, the Indiana State Capitol features a magnificent stained-glass inner dome … Continue reading →

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New York: Visits and Views

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Janette

I’ll never get tired of visiting the city. There are so many things to see, do, and discover. In the past few months, I made two trips and enjoyed several new experiences. Each visit included a stop at the Morgan … Continue reading →

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New, New York Experiences

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Janette

I’ve been to NYC many times over the years, yet the city never fails to reveal something new. On my latest trip, I checked two long-awaited stops off my list: the New York Public Library at Bryant Park and the … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Royal Palace of Caserta

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Janette

Visiting Italy again was a true blessing. It was so soon after my last trip. I stayed with family this time, which made it even more special. Over the course of one week, I saw many locations. I never heard … Continue reading →

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Fonthill Castle

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Janette

In the early 1900s, Henry Mercer acquired about 70 acres of land in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA.  Adding onto a small farmhouse, Mercer constructed a reinforced concrete castle home that welcomes guests today. Funded by a wealthy Aunt, Mercer was … 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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Gettysburg National Military Park

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Janette

The last time I visited the Gettysburg battlefield, I was in elementary school…many years ago. Considering that I have been back in Pennsylvania for a few years and the pandemic is still causing travel challenges, I thought it was time … Continue reading →

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The Pennsylvania Military Museum

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Janette

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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The Blue and the Grey

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Janette

About 10 years ago I went to the National Civil War Museum.  Like any historical museum, it was filled with exhibits that made you think, made you sad and sometimes made you angry with regards to how people justified backward … Continue reading →

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