By Bruce Carlson Hey there, fellow explorers of the extraordinary! Today, I’ve got a treat for you—a whimsical adventure to the enchanting City Museum in St. Louis! Trust me, you won’t want to miss this hidden gem. The idea came from our son who lives in...
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...
By Bruce Carlson In this heartfelt narrative, I invite you on a culinary adventure as we stumble upon a hidden gem, Lee’s Chicken, a fast-food joint unlike any other. With a casual and relaxed tone, let’s embark on a journey that began with curiosity and...
By Bruce Carlson Hey there, my dear friend! Please pull up a chair and chat over some pizza tales from our recent adventure. Karen and I had quite the experience when we stumbled upon Village Pizza & Deli in New Athens a couple of weeks ago. It was dinner time and...
Karen and I are very excited to be in our new home in New Athens. We have been here for almost 3 months and have met many wonderful neighbors. We have created this website to share in exploring the Metro East area. We’re curious about the people, towns, events,...
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