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Author Archives: Cece
Living Gluten Free While on the Lincoln Highway
While I post mostly about the sights and experiences along the Lincoln Highway, I want to talk about something that unifies all of us humans, and that’s food. Food defines us as a culture and some of our best memories … Continue reading
Illinois Lincoln Highway Highlights (outside Chicagoland)
I’ve lived in Illinois for several years, and have driven the Lincoln Highway in these parts a few times. As noted in the previous post, navigating the highway is very easy to do in this state thanks to its excellent … Continue reading
Indiana and Suburban Chicago Highlights
You know how you feel an unexplained change in energy when you cross a state line or a huge body of water? I felt that leaving Ohio and crossing into Indiana. Some of that was because of its own familiarity … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois, Indiana
Tagged Aurora, Chicago Heights, Dixie Highway, Goshen, Ideal Section, Lincoln Highway, Police Booth, South Bend, The Music Village
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Western Ohio Highlights (including the J&M Trading Post)
When I was visiting with New York Director Jerry Peppers at the beginning of this tour, he handed me a postcard with a red building on it. He said, “If you can swing it, stop by this place. Nancy and … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Store, Driving, Life in General, Lincoln Highway, Music, Odds and Ends, Ohio, Research
Tagged Bucyrus, Crestline, Delphos, J&M Trading Post, Leesville Road, Lima, Lincoln Highway, Museum, Nancy and Joe Everly, Trading Post
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The Hayesville Opera House: The Best Place to Step Back in Time – Literally
As of today, I’m now almost ten performances into this tour, and every venue I’ve performed in holds a unique space in my mind and heart. The Hayesville Opera House is an amazing venue for a musician like me, and … Continue reading
Posted in Lincoln Highway, Music, Ohio, Rehearsal, Venue
Tagged 1886, Backstage, Buffalo Bill, Denny Gibson, Graffiti, Hayesville, Lincoln Highway, My Lincoln Highway, National Historic Register, Ohio, Opera House
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Sightseeing in Eastern Ohio with My Lincoln Highway
I have to admit, while it’s fun to explore these places by myself it’s good to have company with you from time to time. And that’s where Jamie from My Lincoln Highway comes in. She walks and photographs sections of … Continue reading
Posted in Driving, Lincoln Highway, Ohio, Travel-General
Tagged Brick Road, Massillon, McKinley Memorial, My Lincoln Highway, Ohio, Spread Eagle Tavern, Wooster
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Driving the Lincoln Highway in Western Pennsylvania: A review of sights from Stoystown to Ohio
To all my faithful readers out there, I apologize for the delay in posting this. Between server troubles and a lack of internet access, this post has been re-written over 5 times. Argh! But I won’t let that get me … Continue reading
Take a Step Back in Time at the Lincoln Motor Court
If you’re out near Bedford, PA and taking a trip along the Lincoln Highway, the Lincoln Motor Court is a place that will instantly transport you to how it truly felt to travel by car all of those years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Driving, Lincoln Highway, Pennsylvania, Uncategorized
Tagged 1930s, Lincoln Motor Court, Motor Court, Retro
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Driving the Lincoln in Central Pennsylvania: A review of sights from Malvern to Stoystown
As I’ve noted before, I’ve not ever been to this part of the country before. With no relatives in Pennsylvania, there’s never been a reason to come out here. My week I spent in this area was wonderful. I felt … Continue reading
Posted in Driving, Lincoln Highway, Odds and Ends, Pennsylvania, Travel-General
Tagged Chambersburg, Duppstadt’s, Dutch Haven, Flight 93 Memorial, Gas Pumps, Gettysburg, LHHC, Lincoln, Lincoln Highway, Mister Ed's, Mural, Pennsylvania
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The General Warren Inne: A Hidden Treasure
My stay and performance at the General Warren Inne was an amazing stop on my journey on so many levels. I first heard about the General Warren through my friend Jamie over at My Lincoln Highway, and when I contacted … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pennsylvania, Venue
Tagged General Warren Inne, Hotel, Live Music, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Tavern
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