By Cliff Locke The many things Michigan is known for include the automobile, loyal University of Michigan fans, snowy winters, and Yoopers. But did you know that Michigan is second only to California in how many lighthouses it has? Of the 119 lighthouses in Michigan, most are still in working condition. There are also nearly […]
Alyson Adventures
Think Before You Do It!
by Cliff Locke We all feel that traveling to another place, whether it is a city, state or country is fun and exciting. Who doesn’t enjoy eating different foods, seeing the sights and learning about different cultures? We all want adventure and think we can do anything we want while on our holiday. But I […]
Looking Back at 2017 with Gratitude
By Philip Sheldon During that time of year when we stop to give thanks for our blessings, I’d like to offer my gratitude to Key West and the people who have made it so special for me. After 21 years of living in Key West – fully one-third of my life – I’ve just moved […]
Branson, not just Country Music Anymore!
By Cliff Locke When we decided to go to Branson in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, all I heard was country music and backwoods. I mean, after all, the Beverly Hillbillies was filmed there, you know the episode when they went home to the hills? So what could be there that I actually wanted to […]
Adventures in China (Part 4)
By Julianne Keskey This is Part 4 in a 4 Part series. Click here for Part 1 Click here for Part 2 Click here for Part 3 Our day’s first stop was a park in Zheng-Zhou. These women were dressed up for a performance. After walking around and exploring on our own I met a […]
Adventures in China (Part 3)
By Julianne Keskey This is Part 3 in a 4 Part series of Adventures in China. For Part 1, click here & for Part 2 click here. After a few days of work (and a little play) in Luoyang, we were all curious and ready to explore more of Henan Province. With our complimentary bus […]






