Nathan Williams – Zydeco Music Nathan Williams shares the traditions and his journey to Zydeco greatness     Nathan Williams Zydeco Music starts with family legacy and continues today with his family following in his footsteps.  Nate was born on March 24, 1963 and lived in St. Martinville, Louisiana speaking …

A Love Story and Wine A love story and wine starts with the stormy winds of hurricane Gloria, blowing into the New York area.  Little did Ken and Akiko know the winds were also bringing in love.  On September 18, 1985 they met at the home of a friend and …

COVID-19 Vaccine and Travel I’ve got my COVID-19 vaccine, and I’m ready to travel. May I go, please! COVID 19 vaccine and travel that’s the topic of most conversations. I’ve got my vaccine, and I’m ready to hit the road. I’ve been homebound and sheltering in place for a year. …

Darien and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment How History Was Changed   Darien and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment are locked together in history. From the beginning, Darien, established on January 10, 1736, was favored as a settlement because of  its position to secure British interest in the area and later as …

Great Hikes Near and Around Georgia There are great hikes near and around Georgia, waiting for you to escape from your shelter-in place and explore the great outdoors.  Hiking is the best answer to cabin-fever and stay-at-home blues. There are trails for everyone, from easy – moderate and difficult – …

Eastern Band Cherokee Culture, Traditions, History and Foodways With Nancy Plemmons   “Eastern Band Cherokee are renegades; we never left the mountains when the Cherokee were forced out!” Nancy Plemmons shared this significant distinction between the Cherokee people. The South East U.S. mountain area (Appalachian mountains) was the Cherokee home …