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That was quick!

That was quick!
Another year is about to end, and for me, it is ending too quickly. Did I do everything I said I would do this year?  I believe so. Did I find something to marvel at?  Definitely! Did I meet interesting people?  Yes. Did I go to amazing places? Of course! Did I eat incredible food?  Always. The year started out with...
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Photo Friday: Bell Buckle, Tennessee

Photo Friday: Bell Buckle, Tennessee
Bell Buckle, Tennessee has a population of 315 people, but on June 15, 2013, there were over 10,000 people walking along the streets.  We were all there to partake in the RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival. IMG_7772_edited-1 "RC Cola and Moon Pie Fest?" you are...
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The Baker Hotel

The Baker Hotel
The Crazy Water marvel brought forth the need for more sleeping facilities, and the Crazy Hotel was built by a Dallas man, Carr P. Collins in 1927.  The Crazy Hotel featured 200 guest rooms, shops, a dining room, doctor's office, florist, barbershop, bookstore, recreation department, drinking pavilion and a bathhouse.  This seven story hotel also...
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