Fed Food Focus Falls

Kris Maher reports in Thursday’s Wall Street Journal that “Food Charities feel the Pinch” of the tightening economy.
The USDA’s surplus-commodity program has dropped from $242 million in aid four years ago to just $58 million last year. “Many food banks tells us demand is up more than 20% from last year” with people “mortgage woes, [...]

Where to eat in Marshall, Texas

On our way home from getting married, Rachel and I spent a night in Marshall, Texas.  We found a great Bed & Breakfast, that I’ll tell you more about another time.
We also found a great place to eat, the OS2 Pub.  The service was excellent, the food delicious.  I would tell you more, but their [...]

Another good local place to eat

The Hamburger Barn in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is a great local place to eat. Try the beer-battered onion rings.

Ziggie’s Cafe

We ate a late breakfast at Ziggie’s in Springfield. The service was excellent - very friendly to obvious travelers.