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Salt Glaze Ceramic Pottery at Fountain Elms, Utica, NY

In visiting the lovely Fountain Elms Historic Site in Utica, NY, recently, I noticed a very large room filled with displays of salt glaze ceramic pottery. I paused to look around and take a closer look. I believe my mother used to own some pottery like this when I was a kid; it’s very heavy [...]

My Oneida Stone Post Featured on Road Trip Journal

One of my many posts about the Oneida Indian Nation Oneida Stone is currently featured on Road Trip Journal! I’m really honored. Road Trip Journal is a fabulous travel website– one of the best I’ve seen– with various posts by the author and other travelers about trips taken in the United States. Plus, the owner, [...]

I’ve Found the Oneida Stone!

My quest has ended. I have finally seen the historic Oneida Indian Nation Stone! I extend my heartfelt and sincere thanks to the Oneida Indian Nation, who contacted me about the Stone and allowed me to see it. I am truly honored! It is always so thrilling to tangibly encounter history like this. The Oneida [...]

Find Those Secret Gems of Travel!

As those of you who read my blog will know, we are travelers that prefer the “off the beaten path” kind of trips. New York State and New York City are filled with quirky, eccentric, and secret places to travel. I love visiting these places! Problem is, finding such places is a little difficult; and [...]

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