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It seemed a little crazy to go to a town we pass through often, but we usually find ourselves there on a mission with little time to explore. And the idea of not spending several hours getting to our destination seemed like the best kind of getaway.
“It’s a fascinating culture that is changing so fast. Cuba was such a special, special place.” more »
May 16, 2013 by Doris Valliant in -the road-
Years ago, Rice’s Store was the last stop of the school year for local students; bus drivers would pull in and buy candy for everyone on board as a final celebration. more »
May 2, 2013 by Patty Hamsher in -the road- (8 Comments)
Smith Island is the busy hub of our country’s soft shell crab industry and an off-the-beaten path destination for tourists looking to paddle a kayak, find a good crab cake, or feast on the island’s most famous namesake: the Smith Island cake. more »
Apr 23, 2013 by Patty Hamsher and Leslie Orndoff in -the road-
Journeying to the big talked-about places as well as the lesser-traveled areas, the Wildmans are getting their hands dirty and expanding their minds with lessons in poverty, discrimination, beauty, and awe. more »
Apr 2, 2013 by Patty Hamsher in -the road- (4 Comments)
My hands, so used to busyness, and now without kids to feed and entertain and lead to the bathroom, were at least satisfied by the nervous energy of fiddling. more »
Mar 21, 2013 by Patty Hamsher in -the road- (1 Comments)
Phil tackles the controversy surrounding the recent firing of a local elementary school teacher.
May 20, 2013 9:29:00 PM
Phil tackles one of the most pressing issues of the day: bamboo proliferation.
Apr 22, 2013 8:58:00 PM
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