Kathryn Lemmon

I'm getting addicted to www.dinkytown.net. Granted, there are a great many things to distract us (and addict us) on the internet, but who could have guessed mine would be financial calculators? I fi...

Living history museums, and there are quite a number of them, bring us closer to the human side of our collective past. By interacting with real people, children in particular gain a better understan...

There's been a long-running TV commercial in Indiana touting the fact that "there's more than corn" in our fair state. Past the cornfields you'll find something rather unexpected, vineyards.

There's something about the sea--it can entice us yet frighten us. We can quietly watch the waves or splash in it for hours. New Jersey may be known as the Garden State but it's also home to over 120...

Alaska is a perennial favorite with travelers and with good reason. No other U.S. state can claim such scenery and wildlife.

I'm new to birding, but find the idea appealing. You can enjoy the solitude of nature while on the search for wildlife.

A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-exempt trust or custodial account created for the purpose of saving and paying for medical expenses.

Labeled the Red Sea Riviera, Europeans and Russians have been vacationing at Hurghada in Egypt for years. Americans on the other hand, are less familiar with the region.

For a one-day glimpse of historic Holland "in a nutshell" there's no better place the the Open Air Museum at Arnhem.

It's been said ghosts appear only in houses that have known great happiness or great misery. The castles of Britain fall into both categories. The first glance of Warwick Castle is nothing less th...

Caesars Indiana sits on the Ohio River, about 20 minutes from Louisville, Kentucky just barely within the state. Recent radio ads convinced me to take a day off and check it out. All hail the mighty...

Selecting an attorney requires some patience. The ultimate goal is to find the right person to meet the needs of your particular organization.

The first settlers who crossed the Applachian Mountains found a beautiful amber-colored fruit growing--the native American persimmon. The pulp can be made into puddings, breads, cakes, pies, cookies, ...

The roots of the Amish and Mennonite beliefs and practices extend back hundreds of years, to the time of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. Eventually, the first Amish immigrant left Switzerland an...

Staying healthy, especially when traveling to exotic locales, may require special immunizations and precautions.

Have you considered grant writing? A 25-year veteran grant writer I know makes $130 per hour, while a newbie, could expect something closer to $35 per hour.

You don't have to be a castle-lover to appreciate the Rhine river, but it certainly helps. The stretch of waterway between Bingen and Koblenz, although only 35 miles, has more castles than any other ...

Successful query letters are the lifeblood of freelance writing. Improving your queries can make the difference between a paycheck and a rejection.

In the America, we love our festivals and we cherish our pioneer spirit. The Daniel Boone Festival combines both.

The Vasa was the most expensive and richly ornamented naval vessel built in Sweden at the time, the year 1628. When the ship sailed forth on her maiden voyage, much like the Titanic, she sank.

Take the haunted tour of Edinburgh, Scotland and you'll hear the story of the villainous body snatchers, Burke and Hare.

Gene Stratton Porter (born Geneva) is one of Indiana's most famous authors. Her books include Freckles (1904), A Girl of the Limberlost (1909), and The Harvester (1911), all of which were set in and ...

Norsk Hostfest, North America's largest Scandinavian Festival, is celebrating its 30th year, starting the evening of October 9th and continuing to the 13th of 2007.

Urban meets rural at the Jimtown store in Healdsburg, California. The original owner, James Patrick who opened the store in 1893, would no doubt be pleased to see his little store flourishing.

Retirement is the time many of us put our travel plans into high gear. If the consumer is willing to put in the research time they certainly won't run out of information from the cyber world.

We live in an age of plastic money. However, not everyone uses credit wisely and scammers are always waiting in the wings to take advantage of that fact.

Travel is especially tough on your back, but there's no reason why back problems should ruin your adventures.

Someone did a quirky survey and found one third of all pet owners talk to their animals on the telephone or answering machine. Guilty! One way we humans attempt to show our affection is through food a...

There are rare places in the world where the romance of legends merge with real historical events. The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey in England is one such place.

The city of Edinburgh, Scotland has many things to recommend it, but the most endearing quality is its love for the wee Skye terrier called Greyfriars Bobby.

Although it's not well known outside the state, Indiana has over 400 caves of all sizes and configurations.

If you plan well and know your travel priorities, spending on your honeymoon doesn't have to break the bank.

Just a few decades ago, alternative therapies such as massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine were out of the mainstream and dismissed by most physicians. But in the past twenty years, millions of pe...

If you're planning a wedding, being organized can make a world of difference and lessen the stress in your life.

Small claims courts were established to resolve disputes involving small amounts of money, without necessarily having the added expense of a lawyer.

Very few brides are professional event planners, stage directors or project managers, thus there can be a huge margin for error in planning a wedding...enter the wedding consultant.

The numerous rules and standards of wedding etiquette can be worrisome for couples planning their nuptials. Here are some frequently asked etiquette questions.

Narrowing down the guest list will be one of your most challenging and important wedding tasks, since the size will greatly affect your overall wedding expenses and the site options.

People are fascinated by the Middle Ages. Whether it's the massive castles, the clothing or the knights in armor, this time period captures our imagination.

Tea is both a satisfing beverage and a medicine. The medicinal uses for tea are practically limitless.

Thanks to a shallow ocean which once covered Indiana, our Hoosier history will forever be linked with limestone. Artisans describe working with this limestone like "cutting through butter."

For forty years, her husband called her a "spirited drinker." Yet, it didn't stop Nettie Carlson from raising their three daughters and working as a freelance photographer. But by age 72, Nettie face...

Is childhood synonymous with picky eating? Many frustrated parents would answer a resounding yes to that question!

Notre Dame offers walking tours of campus, led by earnest young students, happy to share their knowledge about the university, its history and its famous football team.

It may seem hard to believe, but an ocean and coral reef existed in Indiana some 350 million years ago and we have evidence, amazing evidence! The Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana...

A honeymoon registry is a new twist on a traditional idea. Rather than the typical list containing household items, such as picture frames, blenders and bath towels, the registry contains individual ...

George Washington was known to be especially fond of Mount Vernon and today his domicile remains popular with Americans and international visitors alike. He wrote, "No estate in United America is mor...

Traditionally, on the day before your wedding, the festivities get started with a rehearsal. Over time, this function has split into two separate events, a practice session along with a meal.

If you are age 62 or older and are "house rich, but cash-poor," a reverse mortgage (RM) may be a good alternative.

If you enjoy shopping, selecting the right gifts for attendants can be a pleasure rather than a chore. More than just a gesture of thanks, these items can be mementos of your shared times together, es...

The city of Turku was once Finland's largest city and a major administrative hub. Ah...the glory days! Over the last two centuries, both designations shifted to Helsinki.

It's a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by caring, familiar faces at your wedding ceremony. But, if you come from a large, close-knit family and have a wide circle of friends, selecting who will be ...

If you're planning a honeymoon in the coming months, consider sunny Daytona. Above and beyond the great weather, the area has sights to see, fine dining, and enough sand and surf to make even a hard-c...

Although we often think of communes as a product of the free-spirited 1960s, southern Indiana was the home of two impressive, though short-lived experiments in communal living. They were far earlier ...

You can spend a day following the mission trail, near San Antonio to gain insight into unique Texas history and the Spanish connection. Popular with visitors to the Lone Star State, the historic stru...

In northern Finland, snow is measured not in inches but in feet. It's a place where reindeer herds thrive and traditional Lapland costume is elfish in color and design. Have an urge to cross the Arc...

What makes an auction "silent?" A silent auction is one without an auctioneer. During the auction period, (a set amount of time such as 4-6 hours or all day Saturday) bids are written down on a shee...

Even good managers dread annual performance evaluations, it's simply human nature. Spelling out another's shortcomings can be unpleasant, so it's easy to see why some managers put it off or sidestep t...

It's a rare individual who has never experienced a headache. According to the National Headache Foundation, (NHF) in Chicago, more than 45 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches.

With all the planning for the ceremony and reception, the honeymoon can sometimes get neglected. Don't let that happen to you and your hard-earned money.

Have you considered a destination wedding? Many couples are and with good reason. In the past, destination weddings just meant eloping, but that's no longer the case.

Increased medical knowledge has resulted in major new developments in surgery and anesthesia.

Ranch, condo or split-level - your home is your castle. Protecting and safeguarding that castle just makes good sense, not to mention peace-of-mind in an uncertain world.

We had the Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean, in both life and death. Our native limestone helped construct the Empire State Building and basketball is practically a religion. Can you name the state?

When it comes to selecting a nursing home, a personal, in-depth tour of a long-term care facility is the most reliable source of information.

Your wedding day and the months prior, are a time you want to remember fondly, not recall as a stressful, chaotic period. Impossible you may say, but it can be done!

The agreeable climate with daytime winter temperatures averaging around 60 degrees, make playing golf in Myrtle Beach a year round option. It's estimated over 4 million rounds of golf are played annu...

One of the great nature wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon must be seen to be truly appreciated.

Few things can create as much worry as money, so don't cause yourself unnecessary anxiety. Lending money to family members can be smooth sailing with forethought and a solid measure of common sense.

As humans we spend at least one third of our lives asleep, yet most of us don't appreciate a good night's rest until it's gone.

For most people, the negative aspects of winter are annoying, but not too serious. However those with a condition known as SAD or seasonal affective disorder have extreme drops in energy levels and i...

Is protocol the same for an encore bride? Here's some frequently asked questions regarding etiquette, ceremony options and blending families.

The concept of prenuptial agreements is relatively new. This arrangement is a binding contract between two individuals who are deciding prior to their marriage what their legal relationship will be in...

Let's face it, a standard hotel room, especially a European hotel room, can be less than perfect for your honeymoon. On the other hand, a rental apartment can provide ample space, extra amenities and ...

One goal for many travel writers is the opportunity to take press trips, both domestic and international. What is a press trip? It's a method for the city, resort, state or country to get positive pub...

Fitness, not fatness may be the real key to health and longevity, according to a survey which followed 22,000 men over an eight year period.

Motion sickness is explained by doctors as a mismatch between the message reaching the brain from the eyes and the contradictory information arriving from the ears-which register balance.

There was an award-winning movie some years back, called Driving Miss Daisy. It was all about a proud, elderly lady who could no longer drive. After unsuccessful attempts at public transportation, he...

The sunshine state continues to surprise me. Who knew flying and aviation were so important in the state usually associated with theme parks and orange groves? It was news to me. Here's a glimpse of s...

Abraham Lincoln would surely be gratified and proud to see his boyhood homestead as it stands today-tranquil, unspoiled and virtually unchanged from his youth.

For your first jungle experience, one excellent option is Tortuga Lodge located in Tortuguero, on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.

You've got to admit, James Bond looks dashing in his standard garb, the tuxedo. He can rescue the lady and save the world, while his bow tie remains firmly in place. There's no doubt about it, a tux s...

While most people look at the holiday season as a time of giving, it’s also a time when crooks and identity thieves think about taking. Here are some practical tips to protect you and your credi...

Is your non-profit group looking for an annual money-maker? If you have access to a large display area, sufficient manpower and good organizational ability, than a festival of the trees fund-raiser co...

The T.C. Steele State Historic Site in Indiana includes the last residence and barn-like studio of artist Theodore Clement Steele.

As a journalist, Ernie Pyle didn't have to put himself in harms way in Europe and the Pacific, but he did and died as a result. Millions mourned when he was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on Le S...

Antigua and little sister Barbuda make up a two-island nation in the Caribbean. If you're checking the map, follow your finger east and slightly south of Puerto Rico.

On top of old Smoky, All covered in snow I lost my true lover For courting too slow. If you want to see the inspiration for the song, head to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Most of our modern wedding traditions have their origin in times past. Here's a sampling.

Every hotel, motel and inn manager should take a class in the importance of attention to detail. When they write the class textbook on "attention to detail," The Honor Mansion in Healdsburg, Californi...

In years past, wedding cakes often accounted for more symbolic value than dining enjoyment at a reception. Fortunately, the days of tasteless white cake and nondescript frosting are long gone.

When you hear the name San Antonio, you'll no doubt think of The Alamo, but you're in for a pleasant surprise, there's much more. Like spicy Southwestern salsa, a honeymoon in this Texas town will be...

I thought of the movie "Forrest Gump" when I sat down to my first meal on the Alabama gulf coast. In a memorable segment of the movie, Army pal Bubba reels off all the ways shrimp can be prepared, and...

Considered the most famous hill town, Assisi, Italy was the home of Saint Francis, known the world over for his rare blend of piety and humility. His boundless love of nature, especially animals, has ...

Two lasting memories remain with me, a year after visiting Manassas National Battlefield; my first glimpse of the statue of Stonewall Jackson and secondly an image of a bedfast, elderly woman. They sh...

I was scanning the list of attractions in Toronto, in preparation for a trip, when something caught my eye - the Bata Shoe Museum. My cynical side wondered, did they abscond with the Imelda Marcos sho...

Xcaret is an attraction located near the tourist area of Cancun. It brings together varied facets of Mexico, including jungle animals, ruins, history, butterflies, beaches, Mayan culture, swimming wit...

They say all good things must come to an end. But, there are ways newlyweds can savor the memories from their wedding day. Here's some advice for keeping the wedding gown, bouquet and cake intact for ...

When people think of dog sledding, Alaska immediately comes to mind. But, you need not journey all the way to our most northern state to experience the thrill of dog sledding-a mushing adventure lies ...

Many couples are shocked to learn the average wedding will cost over $12,000. In larger cities, that amount can easily top $20,000. However, with good organizational skills, a bit of ingenuity and som...

La Samanna, on the island of St. Martin, is part of the Orient-Express group of hotels, an exclusive chain where cookie cutter hotels are not allowed.

Sedona has something very few places on earth can claim: the mysterious and not-so-easy-to-explain vortex. So what exactly is a vortex? It's a place of extraordinary concentrations of electromagnetic ...

Albuquerque is a mecca for hot air ballooning. Most residents are so accustomed to balloons, they hardly give it a second thought, even when they land in their backyard.

General Sherman spared the city of Savannah during the Civil War and called the gesture his "Christmas present" to Abe Lincoln. Whether Sherman knew it or not, it was also his Christmas gift to future...

One of the great joys of a honeymoon is stepping out of your ordinary life and experiencing new adventures, especially if they are extravagant and indulgent. What about a spa honeymoon? Consider Safe...

Paradisus Resort in Cancun is all about water. As expected, the resort sits on the ocean, but within the midst of the lobby, bars and restaurants, you find more water. It's everywhere, skillfully craf...

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is a many-faceted facility, offering a performing arts complex, a place to study genealogy, traveling exhibits and more.

While Albuquerque, New Mexico is well known for hot air ballooning, there's more to this city. Two Native American sites are worth a visit.

Are you searching for a unique shower idea for a friend or relative? There are many creative possibilities.

The Prostitution Information Center in Amsterdam was founded in 1994 to provide support and information to prostitutes and the public.

Seniors with all levels of mobility are on th