Take All the Lads and Lasses to the Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival
We recently spent a very sunny and humid June afternoon at the Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival. The Celtic Festival takes place in the small town of Mount Airy, where Montgomery, Howard, and Frederick counties meet. As the name might suggest, the festival celebrates the culture and heritage of both Irish and Scottish people. It has a little bit of something for everybody. Whether you want to taste every beer in the Guinness catalog or pet several species of Scottish and Irish dogs, the Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival will likely have something for you. As both of those sounded like fun to us, we had a great time. About the Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival…
America as an Indie Ballpark: Regency Furniture Stadium
Baseball is already one of the most American things I can think of. Independent baseball is somehow even more American, with its mix of hustling younger players trying to catch the eye of a big league club and former big league veterans for whom things have gone a little bit south. Add in hot dogs slathered in crab, a kiddie pool, a beer garden, a hand-operated scoreboard, and more corporate sponsorship than even the most dedicated shill could possible handle, all in a stadium named after a furniture store, and its basically the most American thing I could think of. Having already visited the Major Leagues and affiliated ball, I…
Boozing it up in Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County, Virginia, is heaven whether you prefer beer, wine, whiskey, or just hanging out in the countryside. We visited several of the best spots, solely for research purposes.
Main Street America: Front Royal, Virginia
Front Royal, Virginia: Yesterday, Today, and the Absurd from the "Gateway to Shenandoah National Park."
5 Must-Visit Places in Dublin
Recently, Dan and I went on a trip to Ireland where we spent 3 lovely days in Dublin. I have to tell you: it wasn’t long enough! Ireland is an absolutely beautiful country, and Dublin is such a fantastic city. A friend stopping over in Dublin for a day asked me about what to see and do in one day. After a lot of thought, I’ve put together a list of 5 must-visit places in Dublin. If you get the chance to go to this beautiful city, hopefully you’ll have more than a day. But, if you don’t, do not miss these must-visit spots! The Little Museum of Dublin Located…
Not all who wander are lost
