Terry Ambrose

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Oh, Little Christmas Town — almost

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I'll admit, when I discovered the United States has not one, but three places actually named Christmas, I got excited. Visions of charming main streets dusted with snow, twinkling lights strung between Victorian lampposts, maybe a cozy café serving hot cocoa danced through my head. A real-life Christmas town! I was in Christmas-fantasy heaven. Reality check: one's a swamp, … [Read more...] about Oh, Little Christmas Town — almost

Christmas Markets

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I can't remember the last time I went to a Christmas market. And I know I've never been to one of those magnificent markets like the ones you see in the movies. So, for today's blog, and to kick off the holiday season, I decided to take a virtual trip to a market complete with ice skating and a ferris wheel and lights and…well, you get the idea. Let's kick off the holiday … [Read more...] about Christmas Markets

Thanksgiving — the day after

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It's the day after Thanksgiving, and while you might be recovering from a food coma, let’s take a moment to reflect on some fascinating facts about this beloved holiday. Here are some fun tidbits to keep the festive spirit alive!Plot Twist: The First Thanksgiving Was a Sausage Fest (Literally!)Picture this: It's 1621, and you're at the ultimate harvest festival that … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving — the day after

The Haunting Wreck of the Peter Iredale

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The skeletal remains of the Peter Iredale rise from the sand like iron ghosts, telling a century-old tale of maritime disaster. When I finally stood before this famous shipwreck on Oregon's coast, I felt both awe and a strange sense of disappointment. We'd read about the Peter Iredale shipwreck before we began our road trip and were anxious to see it in person. But, standing … [Read more...] about The Haunting Wreck of the Peter Iredale