Category Archives: Travel

Harboring thoughts of Baltimore — and crab cakes

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

When Alan and I decided with our friends Dawn and Richard Ford to visit Baltimore Labor Day weekend, we had a serious goal in mind: Eat the best crab cake we could find. And we did. Of course the trip … Continue reading →

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Shreveport a Go-Go

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

My mother loved Johnny Rivers, the rock and roll singer famous for such hits as “Secret Agent Man,” “Summer Rain,” “Memphis,” “Baby, I Need Your Loving” and “Poor Side of Town.” We lived in Rome, Georgia, until I was in … Continue reading →

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Oceana was the catch of the trip

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

For Alan and me, going to New York is mainly about two things: going to plays and going to restaurants. With a museum and gallery or two thrown in for good measure. Of course we have our favorite restaurants. Alan’s … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown Theatre played it perfectly

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Nearly 40 Knoxvillians bundled up last week and, shrugging off the predicted rain and freezing temperatures, set out for an annual trek to New York City. Four plays in four days and a vow to only eat at restaurants we … Continue reading →

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Noshing in North Carolina

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

A weekend at the mountain home of friends in nearby North Carolina automatically meant a couple of things to us. First of all, the guys would play golf, of course. Secondly, the women would visit some cute shops in Waynesville … Continue reading →

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Cleveland clearly captivates

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Our friend Richard Ford was raised in Kentucky and grew up a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. But, in all his 70 years, Richard had never in person seen the team play. With that big birthday occurring last month, Richard’s wife, … Continue reading →

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Pondering pernicious painting in Prague

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

We loved, loved, loved our time in Prague last month. It is a beautiful, historic city. But our friends and I immediately noticed on our visit that many of the fantastic buildings are defaced by ugly graffiti. That got me … Continue reading →

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Prague, ‘the mother of cities,’ pleases

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I’m not saying that you should book a flight to Prague just so you can eat dinner there. But, should you find yourself in the neighborhood, there are some damn fine restaurants to visit. Julia and Gary Bentley, Alan and … Continue reading →

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Knoxvillians avoid (barely) running aground on Danube

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t know how much money Viking Cruises is spending on advertising, but it’s working. I mean, who can resist the tagline, “Spend less time getting there and more time being there?” We couldn’t. Alan and I and our friends, Julia … Continue reading →

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Get to Gulf Shores!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

  They say that everyone’s favorite beach is the one they went to as a child. I suppose that’s why my favorite beach is Gulf Shores, Alabama. That and the fact it has the most beautiful sugar white sand and … Continue reading →

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