I knew the time was coming for me to leave Beyond the Crossroads and spent time over how to end my time here. Last year this time, I participated in the 2,996 we will never forget. It was my pleasure to share with you Shimmy D. Biegeleisen, you can find that post here. It is […]

In exploring St. Simons Island, it’s possible, if you look closely at the majestic oak trees that cover the island, you might actually catch them looking back at you.
There, peering out from the trunk, from between two huge branches or from the stub of a long-vanished branch, you may see the unmistakable image of a […]

Did you know many people have dreams that involve lighthouses—-Just what does that mean—I decided to do a little research and see what I might find. It has been said there are two types of means—Psychological and Mystical—here is what I found:
Psychological Meaning: The lighthouse symbolizes guidance. It helps you safely journey the stormy seas […]

What’s Not to Love about a Lighthouse? Whether it’s for their beauty, romance or usefulness - or a combination of all three - most of us would admit to a fascination with Lighthouses. Come along celebrate Georgia’s treasured coastal beacons and explore the nature of my love and fascination with them.
The Lighthouse
The sea is […]

It is not so easy to define exactly what we mean by a lighthouse, and various organizations and individuals have used very different definitions when describing or classifying lighthouses. Clearly, all lighthouses are lighted aids to navigation, but not all lighted aids are considered to be lighthouses.
Some definitions are not controversial. An aid to navigation […]

Have you fell in love yet—well if not love, have I interested you in the special state I call home? If not maybe you will by the end of this post.—Oh and here is a few interesting facts:
State Abbreviation - GA
State Capital - Atlanta
Largest City - Atlanta
Area - 59,441 square miles (24th […]

Are you loving Georgia yet—if not just wait because there is something for everyone. We have peaches to beaches, fountains to mountains and so many other things—So come along and travel Georgia with me.
Ray Charles I can hardly even think of “Georgia on My Mind” or “What’d I Say?” without hearing the unmistakable cadence […]

The Charlie Daniels Band seems to like the South and Georgia—-or if you listen to the lyrics in their music you might think that—-Devil Went Down to Georgia—–The devil went down to Georgia, he was looking for a soul to steal.’Cos hells broke loose in Georgia and the devil deals it hard. We all […]

For some Memorial Day is just a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To most that is not the case it is a very good time to reflect on the sacrifices and services of the Veterans, the military men and women of the past, the present and the future. The American military is, […]

To Whom It May Concern:
My mother always taught me to send thank you notes. Barring that (since I am a terrible writer) I at least call to say thank you.
So many years after I found out I have MS this is rather belated. I would have called directory assistance, but somehow I doubt they have […]