Cathedral of St. Joseph
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, CT, is relatively modern, dedicated in 1962 on the site of the previous cathedral, which had been destroyed in a fire. While the outside suggests a traditional religious …
Dinosaur State Park
In 1966 Edward McCarthy was using a bulldozer to excavate a rocky site in central Connecticut; on the underside of one slab he noticed six large three-toed footprints. Excavation work was immediately halted, and over …
Columcille Megalith Park
While on a trip to the Isle of Iona in Scotland, William H. Cohea, Jr. was inspired to create what would eventually become Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA. This small park has 90 megaliths …
The Just Born Candy Company
Passing through Bethlehem, PA puts you in the heart of Peeps Country, as the marshmallowy delights are made right here at the Just Born Candy Company. Just Born is family-owned, and has been in business …
Peeps in the Village
Did you know that those sugary Easter Peeps can be used to make art? Wall art, sculptures, and dioramas are in store for anyone with the courage to visit a Peeps Exhibit, of which there …
James A. Michener Art Museum
The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA is a regional museum with a focus on artists who lived and worked in Bucks County. It is named after author James A. Michener, who is …
EXTC Live: An Iconic English Band Revived
I’ve been a big fan of the English band XTC since 1980 when my best friend and neighbor Jeff brought over his older brother’s copy of Black Sea. We listened to the record non-stop for …
Architecture / Art / History / Museums
Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
We made a visit to the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA, on a chilly April morning. The Tile Works are a cast-in-place (crazy!) concrete structure built by Henry Chapman Mercer in 1911-1912; …
Welcome!
We’re Jen and Doug. In March 2023, after two years of planning, construction, and a whole lot of impatient waiting, we took off in a converted Sprinter van to see the country. Along for the …