Let me start by saying that Romania is near the top of my list of travel destinations. I haven’t been there but the country has called to me since I was a child. Not only the people, but the customs, the history, and natural beauty of the country. From the mountains to the sea, RomaniaContinue reading “Hoia Baciu Forest”
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Anniversary
Today is a milestone for me. Or maybe a half mile stone. But either way, it’s something I’m proud of. It’s been six months of me being the Amateur Connoisseur and talking with all of you. I’ve posted something every single day, whether good, bad, or otherwise. I can’t thank you enough for reading theContinue reading “Anniversary”
Betty
Til Death Do Us Part. Words that many have spoken during their marriage vows, and words that many haven’t taken literally. But for those as devoted to their spouse and unwilling to give up what they have worked at all their life, those words may be the haunting reminder of the final act they willContinue reading “Betty”
Mystery – Dr. No
I’m not referring to a villain in a James Bond movie, I’m referring to the unknown killer who has murdered at least 9 women Ohio area. (He) has been active from 1981, and no known victims have been accredited to him since 2004. Here is what is known: Dr. No chose prostitutes who worked inContinue reading “Mystery – Dr. No”
Wooly Caterpillars
**This post is not sponsored by any of the products or brands mentioned therein** Above my eyes, I have wooly caterpillars. They can sometimes be tamed with a tweezers or even at the salon with a swipe of wax. Most of the times they run free and wild. Yes, I’m talking about my eyebrows. EyebrowsContinue reading “Wooly Caterpillars”
Roscoe
The early 1900’s in Hollywood, found stars of the silent movie screens, such as Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Lillian Gish, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Rudolph Valentino. But many actors graced the silent screen, some actors had such fascinating lives that they not only graced the movie screens, but their infamy would bleed over ontoContinue reading “Roscoe”
The Pancake Chapel
With a name like that, it’s sounds almost too good to be evil. But then, first impressions can be misleading. Located in London, Ohio, on Selsor Moor Road, a small brick building sits in a field. It is known as the Pancake Chapel, or the Pancake Schoolhouse. No longer used as either a chapel norContinue reading “The Pancake Chapel”
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
In the summer we love to grill out. Steaks, burgers, and brats can often be found in out house for the grill. And when having a get together I need to have recipes that are good for a crowd, tasty, and easy to prepare. Enter Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. I came across this recipe andContinue reading “Dill Pickle Pasta Salad”
Taliesin
Building your own home is something many strive to do. Building your dream home and being able to have exactly what you want is ideal. But what if your perfect dream home is designed for illicit reasons? Having a mistress and wanting to have a love nest was the reason for the design and buildingContinue reading “Taliesin”
Golden State Killer
Thirteen years, nine nicknames, 183 victims of various crimes; this all equals one person. Joseph James DeAngelo Jr, best known as the Golden State Killer. Born in Bath New York in November 1945, Joseph was the oldest of 4 children, and an Army brat. In 1959, Joseph was back stateside and living in California. It’sContinue reading “Golden State Killer”
