Charlotte’s Show-stopping Joan Zimmerman

Mary Gilbert Homes and Gardens, United States February 26, 2014Bob Zimmerman, Charlotte, David Zimmerman, Home & Garden Show, Joan Zimmerman, North Carolina, Packing tips, Robert Zimmerman, Southern Christmas Show, Southern Farm Show, Southern Shows, Southern Spring Home & Garden Show, The Park Expo and Conference Center, Travel, Travel blog, Travel writing, Women's Show 4 Comments

Right away I realized two things about Joan Zimmerman when we first met recently for tea in Charlotte. She knows a good idea when she hears one. She also knows how to make it an even better idea. In 1959,Read more

7 Best Packing Tips…or Not?

Mary Gilbert United States July 11, 2013California, Extended stays, Glen Ellen, Packing tips, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Sonoma Valley, Travel, Travel blog, Travel writing, TSA, West Coast 4 Comments

When it comes to packing for airplane travel, we have an ironclad rule – no checked luggage, only carry-on. We are positively ruthless about editing our belongings regardless of the destination, duration, or time of year. One rollerboard and oneRead more