ODDS & ENDS

Carlsbad Is An Authentic California Beach Town

Sun-kissed and salty-breezed, Carlsbad is a California coastal town that instantly puts you in vacation mode. Situated a short drive north of San Diego,...

A Rare Look Inside Frank Sinatra's House

Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs home stands as one of the most iconic homes of mid-century modern architecture—and a lasting symbol of Hollywood glamour in...

10 New Quirky Things To Do in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, California is one of the best winter getaways in all of America. There's nothing like the beautiful mountain views, fresh air, and...

My Adventures On The Gorge

As a child I had absolutely zero interest in going to camp.  I'd hear about classmates heading off to remote places for weeks at...

Historic Documents On Display in Saint Louis

Saint Louis media enthusiast Frank Absher is outside polishing the doorknobs of what was once the Third Christian Scientist Church at 3504 Russell Blvd...

In Awe Of Veterans In Canton, Ohio

Tucked away in the back of an industrial complex in northern Canton, Ohio is the MAPS Air Museum.  It's a mixture of retired, rebuilt...

Music History Saved By Chance In MS

The 100 Men DBA Hall in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi once hosted many of the biggest names in music.  Fast forward to 2005 when...

Bay St. Louis, MS: Beyond Katrina. Beyond Hospitality.

*This was originally posted back in 2015, just before the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I hadn't been out of the 39520 zip code...

Things I Learned On The Road In 2014

2014 has been an incredibly rewarding year for me as I've traveled around the United States.  While conducting interviews, shooting videos and writing stories...

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A Quick Glimpse Into Roy Orbison's Life in Wink, Texas

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