Key West, Florida is an island that has been home to famous politicians, celebrities, and writers over the years, but none has left more of a lasting legacy on the area than Ernest Hemingway, who made his home here in the 1930s. This post has affiliate links. The History of the Hemingway House Hemingway found the Bahama Village area house abandoned during a visit … [Read more...] about Visiting the Hemingway House in Key West
Music Monday: R.E.M.
Credit: bradalmanac R.E.M. is one of the most beloved bands from the 1990s, with hits like "End of the World" and "Superman." Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980, the band released their first album, Murmur, which features a well-known abandoned railroad trestle in their hometown on the jacket cover. After a handful of mediocre names, the band settled on "R.E.M.," the … [Read more...] about Music Monday: R.E.M.
Small Town Saturday: Rome, GA
The city of Rome has less than 40,000 residents but is home to Berry College. Named after the Italian city, Rome is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Native Americans settled nearby before the Civil War devastated the area. The Old Mill, pictured above, was constructed in 1930 and has one of the world's largest waterwheels. It was used to grind corn … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Rome, GA
Film Friday: All the King’s Men
Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel of the same name, All the King's Men dives into the underbelly of the political system and the life of populist Southerner Willie Stark, whose character is loosely based upon the real life of former Louisiana governor Huey Long. The all-star cast includes Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: All the King’s Men
Southern Stays: Omni Grove Park Inn
There may be no more iconic hotel in Asheville, North Carolina than the Grove Park Inn. Its trademark stone facade has entertained generations of guests. Opened in 1913, the hotel has been host to the likes of Williams Jennings Bryan, Dwight Eisenhower, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Today, the hotel is a property of the Omni hotel group and is a member of the Southern Living … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Omni Grove Park Inn