by OntheRoadwithSusan | Dec 2, 2025 | Women in History
The Woman Who Sat Down and Sparked a Movement When we think about heroes in American history, our minds often jump to bold speeches, marches, and sweeping acts of protest. But sometimes history is transformed by something much quieter—an act of calm, steady courage....
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 29, 2025 | Women in History
She Cleaned Her Way Into History When we talk about iconic American business leaders, our minds often jump to the giants of industry—Carnegie, Rockefeller, Ford. But standing quietly among them, with grit every bit as strong and a legacy still felt in homes today, is...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 28, 2025 | Lighthouses
Guiding lights along Georgia’s coast. I’ve always loved lighthouses: their salty air, the echo of sea and stone, the idea of light piercing through darkness. Recently I’ve been thinking more about the lighthouses of the American South — and Georgia, with its winding...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas, New York
A Look Back at 100 Years of Tradition There are certain American traditions that just feel like the official start of the holiday season—and for me, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tops the list. Bright balloons drifting between skyscrapers, marching bands echoing...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 19, 2025 | Florida, Historic Hotels
The Don CeSar: Florida’s Legendary “Pink Palace” There are vacations you take just to get away… and then there are places that leave a mark on your heart. For me, The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida is one of those places. I’ve stayed there, walked its breezy...
