Walking through the grand entrance of the Gilbert Mansion, it was immediately clear that this was not just another bed and breakfast. It felt more…
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By the time you’re reading this ... weeks, months, or even years will have passed since I recorded this episode. But the day itself still…
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My plan for the day was simple: explore the best of what Pella had to offer. That included a tour of the Vermeer Windmill, a stroll…
Somewhere just outside of Galena, Illinois, I stopped at a place called Berning Acres Dairy Farm, run by Natalie and her husband Matt. I arrived late…
22 Feb 2026
Galena Mornings, Open Plans & Pivoting Paths: A Bed & Breakfast Conversation – Episode #28
Galena is full of stories. You can feel them in the cobblestone streets, the 19th-century buildings, and the view over the Mississippi River. But one…
Before the wildflowers, there was breakfast. Eggs, coffee, conversation — the kind that unfolds when strangers become brief companions. Couples shared travel tips. The innkeeper…
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I visited all 50 states at 60. Now I am chasing the light and story through all 63 national parks, some with my cat Penny! The journey continues - follow along.
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