There's no place like home
I rolled out of my air BnB early and caught coffee and a breakfast sandwich at Starbucks before I began the 7.5 hour drive home. I...
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kochba2314
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Mexico, Athens, Louisiana
The journey from St. Louis to Cedar Rapids started at Total Wine where I found a few more bottles of "local" bourbon to bring home. ...
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kochba2314
Nov 27, 20223 min read
I've been everywhere man
I enjoyed my short stay in Memphis at an air BnB over a recording studio. I was able to do some laundry and walk to dinner. But then I...
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kochba2314
Nov 22, 20225 min read
Tupelo -- Birthplace of Elvis
I had two reasons for visiting Tupelo. One was Elvis birthplace and the other was the national battlefield. I got up and our fairly...
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kochba2314
Nov 21, 20223 min read
My first presidential library
OK, so I have to back track to my last day in Biloxi. BTW, you say Bull-oxi, otherwise they for sure know you are from out of town. As...
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kochba2314
Nov 20, 20224 min read
Meridian to Philadelphia
One definition of meridian is, " a point or period of highest development, greatest prosperity, or the like." and Philadelphia is a...
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kochba2314
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Biloxi Blues
My first full day in Biloxi was spent mostly at my desk at the wonderful air BnB hosted by Deanna. In addition to work being busier...
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kochba2314
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Bogalusa to Biloxi
I begrudgingly left the oasis that was Blythewood for Bogalusa with my final destination being the Mississippi coast at Biloxi. I did...
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kochba2314
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Historic St. Francisville
After the air BnB from hell, I was in search of the earliest opening coffee shop. Birdman fit the bill and this original artwork there...
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kochba2314
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Long Good bye to Natchez
I did not want to say good bye to Natchez Monday. I carved out lunch time to kayak St John Lake as "Queen" Margery at the B and B had...
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kochba2314
Nov 16, 20221 min read
PTSD
I haven't posted for a few days because it's been a little hectic and i'm recovering from the Air BNB from hell. Just a quick catch up --...
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kochba2314
Nov 13, 20225 min read
Natchez Day 2 Kayaking and, surprise, another plantation
Today was a leisurely start, although I did start on the blog early with some strong coffee. Margery served up blue berry waffles, and I...
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kochba2314
Nov 13, 20225 min read
Natchez Day 1
i didn't let the dreary weather yesterday keep me inside. I started the day at a national historic site -- another stamp in my national...
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kochba2314
Nov 13, 20226 min read
Jackson Day 2
I took advantage of a company holiday Friday to tour Jackson. The main objectives were the Civil rights museum, where as one docent...
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kochba2314
Nov 11, 20221 min read
She works hard for the money
Thursday was an especially busy work day. I"m glad I got out early for a bike ride in historic Bel haven and on the museum trail. The...
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kochba2314
Nov 9, 20225 min read
Museum overload
Since the Vicksburg Military Museum opens early and because everything is about two miles away in Vicksburg, I was able to get there...
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kochba2314
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Battle of Attrition
Today I was able to spend some time on the battlefield at Vicksburg. Similar to Gettsyburg, it covered a large area and was close to a...
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kochba2314
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Easy like Sunday morning
I started the day in Greenwood with an urban paddle on the Yazoo river. I was wondering if the river's ecosystem was really messed up or...
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kochba2314
Nov 6, 20225 min read
All things Emmett Till
"The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 brought nationwide attention to the racial violence and injustice prevalent in...
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kochba2314
Nov 5, 20224 min read
Day 2 Helana-West Helana
After another long work day, I was able to get some sites in during the late afternoon. The guide at the visitor center was quite...
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