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Photo Friday: Fort Morgan, Alabama

After the War of 1812, the United States started a program to strengthen its seacoast defenses, and in 1818 Benjamin Hopkins was contracted to build a large masonry fort on Mobile Point. Less than a year later Mr. Hopkins died...

Adventure, Alabama, Featured, History, Photo Friday, Photos, Time, TravelMay 31, 2013Nanette9 comments Permalink

Photo Friday: This Old House

In 2011, I wrote a story about a young man, Nathan, who buys old structures, takes them apart piece by piece, and then rebuilds them on his land.

Recently, he received a call about a nineteenth century corn crib/hay loft that...

Alabama, Family, Farming, Featured, Food, Friends, History, Life, Nature, Photo Friday, Photography, Simple Life, TimeMay 17, 2013NanetteNo comments Permalink

They are still standing!

...visit a long-time friend, Patricia, and her three amazing sons. When I left New York, I left four hours later than I had planned. The drive time from Southold, New York, to Chesapeake, Virginia was over 9 hours. This was avoiding the toll roads. HATE THEM! You pay to drive on some of the crappiest roads...

Adventure, Featured, Friends, Friendship, History, Life, Photography, Time, Travel, VirginiaMarch 12, 2013Nanette1 comment Permalink

Once In A Lifetime

Big cities are not my thing. I avoid them at all cost because of the crowds and the unending traffic. I prefer the small towns with the laid back people and slower pace of life. I’m in New York... I have always wanted to see New York City. I wanted to see the city, but I would...

Adventure, Business, Christmas, Decorating, Family, Featured, Friends, Friendship, History, Life, Love, New York, Photography, Photos, Relationships, Time, TravelJanuary 22, 2013Nanette3 comments Permalink

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Photo Friday: Fort Morgan, Alabama

Photo Friday: This Old House

They are still standing!

Once In A Lifetime

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