Hollywood? In Southern IL?
Tired of the same ol’, same ol’? Well, go ‘on location’ to see some of Southernmost Illinois’ ties with the big screen that might be just the trip to add a bit of pickup to your days. Instead of watching …
The Paramount Theatre
It’s better in the ‘burbs When I was 16, a wise teacher forced the class to brave the cold, hop on the “el” and head to Chicago to experience La Bohème at the Lyric Opera House. The performance, the music, …
Palace Pizzeria
Chicago sure has some great pizza, but it isn’t the only place in IL. to get delicious pie! In the Southern tip of IL. the best place on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is the Palace Pizzeria located in Cobden, …
A Fresh Way to Beat the Winter Blues
Even though I’ve taken advantage of the less-than-normal winter so far, soon enough reality will hit me. Hopefully, the “reality” will be less than 20 inches of white stuff over a day and a half! However, I spotted something that …
Winter Bird Watching
What better way to start off the new year, then trying to spot Bald Eagles! I am lucky enough to live near the Cache River Wetlands, and, the Wetlands offer great opportunities for eagle watching, as well as spotting …