Tag: African-American
Beacon Hill in Boston: history and present day both walk with you in the streets of the north slope of this neighborhood which lies near the Massachusetts State House …
Journeys: they make great stories share with friends, with family, with the children in your life. Learn about three books which offer stories of places and journeys which will …
The overground railroad? What is that? Recall a bit of history to begin the journey to understand. In slavery times in the United States, there was the underground railroad. …
It is a time of year in the United States when the lives, contributions, and stories of African Americans are especially remembered and celebrated. It is Black History Month. …
Kerry Dexter
December 27, 2021
Africa travel, City or urban travel, encounters, Europe travel, History, Kerry projects, Literary Travel, Travel, travel books, US travel
This time of year and with current travel situation, it could be time to add to your travel bookshelf. Of course, travel through imagination and reading are always good …
Alexandria, Virginia: You might think of the Revolutionary War, historic architecture, the Civil War, a lively arts scene, a reputation for great food and great shopping. All those things …
Deep South in the United States: New Orleans, Mardi Gras, music, balconies, beignets: they all go together. They each, along with many other things, form part of the story …
Acorn Street. You may have seen its cobblestones or red brick walls as backdrop to an advertisement or a fashion shoot. Do you know the backstory of this street …
Kerry Dexter
March 23, 2020
food & drink, Asia travel, City or urban travel, encounters, Europe travel, Kerry projects, photography, Travel, travel books, travel stories, US travel
Exploring a community, a neighborhood, a whole region, even a country through the tastes of its food brings extra dimension to how you experience and come to know a …
When you hear the crack of a baseball bat at spring training, cheer on the children in your life in their games, or enjoy a baseball game at any …
Late October brings thoughts of changing colors, falling leaves, crisp apples, pumpkins, ghosts, and cemeteries. I’ve never found cemeteries to be especially spooky. Famous ones such as Père Lachaise …
Food. It’s a way of sharing and community, a way of exploring a place, of trying new things and calling back well loved memories. Food can be a way …