Oneida Indian Settlement, Nichols Pond, in Smithfield

This is the historic site of the ancient lands of the Oneida Indian tribe of Central New York. It was also the resting place of the mysterious glacial erratic stone, sacred to the Oneidas. The place oozes history, archaeology, and wonder, with a strong mix of nature and spookiness mixed in. This is also the spot where Samuel de Chaplain and his Huron friends attacked the hapless Oneidas, hearing gunshots for the first time.

Travel Blanket for the Chillies

I am an usual person, because I rarely get cold. Even in winter, I am quite comfortable without a heavy coat and hat. Actually, my “winter” coat is just a sweatshirt jacket with a winter scarf accessory. On really cold days (below 10), I wear a flannel shirt underneath. My husband calls me his “winter [...]

Spittoon Collection

Well here’s something unusual! I was browsing Roadside America.com and saw a new article “World’s Finest Spittoon Collection.” ROFL! Boy, I wonder what kind of draw that museum gets.
The gulf between the Yankees and the Rebels appears to have widened of late, particularly when it comes to roadside attractions. So it was refreshing to read [...]

Photo Hunters: Hanging

Well, here’s a weird thing I have for you this week. Hair wreaths! Yes, hair wreaths! I’d never, ever heard of them until we saw them at the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, NY. I guess they were all the rage in the mid-1800s, especially during the Civil War era. In an era when women [...]

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