We went out for an early dinner at this little tavern that’s been around since 1988. They almost shut down last month but somehow pulled through and are still open for business.

As we were walking out, I noticed a corner of the tavern that reminded me of a scene from The Godfather. It has that old-world charm and atmosphere. Although it’s not as old as the movie, it feels frozen in time.

For a moment, it didn’t feel like we were anywhere local. We could have been in a different part of the country entirely. It was a great experience, and I plan to visit again soon.

I was sitting in my truck waiting for my wife, looking around at what seemed like an ordinary, mundane scene. Everything was quiet. On a whim, I decided to open the sunroof. When I looked up, I saw this beautiful sea of clouds stretching across the sky. I pulled out my phone and captured the moment.

Sometimes you have to look up to see what you’ve been missing all along.

Like me, you might be pleasantly surprised and grateful for taking just a second to yourself. Eliminating all the noise and appreciating what’s always been around you.

The beloved ice bream shop served Miami for 20 years. Now, it’s closing.

Wall’s is known not only for its sundaes and seasonal flavors like eggnog and mango but also its homemade fudge. It’s also the place where legions of ice cream lovers took the Great Wall challenge, stuffing down the Great Wall, with 12 scoops of ice cream, brownies, bananas, four toppings and whipped cream. Photos of the proud few who finish made the Wall of Fame.

Today feels like we are saying goodbye to an old friend. It’s always sad to see your favorite places close down after decades of service. My family and I will definitely miss Walls Old-Fashioned Ice Cream shop. We would visit The Big Cheese for some great pizza and football fun, then cross the street for the best ice cream in town at Walls.

My wife and I first started going to Walls during our college days and continued after graduating and starting our careers. We passed on the tradition to our kids, who are also saddened to see Walls close their doors. We definitely had lots of fun and made great memories there. We wish them the best.

Luckily, my wife stopped by today, their last day at their original location, and took a picture to help us remember it.

Not many things come close to celebrating a birthday with family and friends at the “Happiest Place On Earth!”

Here is another view of the railroad spike knife I bought at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee.

Went to a blacksmith shop while visiting Tennessee and picked up this beauty as a souvenir. It is made from a railroad spike and I thought it looked pretty cool. The craftsmanship of the knife and the leather sheath was very nice.

The “official greeter” at a small vinyl record store in downtown Augusta, Georgia.