A Peach of a Day One of the joys of living in New Athens is it’s out in a rural area. That means we are close to various farms and places to get fresh food. One of those places is Eckert’s Farm. They are in Belleville, but it’s surrounded by farmland. It’s about 11...
Hello, fellow shooting enthusiasts! I’m excited to share with you an article that I found very informative and inspiring. It’s about the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships, the largest shooting event of its kind. You can read it here. This article gives...
By Bruce Carlson Hi everyone! Have you ever asked yourself is Amtrak the way to go? I was recently asking myself that question. Karen had scheduled time with her massage clients back in our old stomping grounds, the North Aurora area. As a massage therapist, she was...
By Bruce Carlson In this delightful narrative, let’s venture across the Mississippi and embark on a family adventure to the enchanting St. Louis Botanical Gardens. While not located in the Metro East area, the allure of this iconic destination is too...
In this heartfelt narrative, let’s embark on a delightful culinary experience as we stumble upon O’Connell’s Irish Pub, an unassuming gem nestled just a half mile from the scenic St. Louis Botanical Garden. With its nondescript location and old-world...
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