Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

To travel is to…

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I’m mulling my recent escapades, trying to put everything into perspective — there were some unique, some historic and some downright weird attractions.

When in Folkston, take time to tour the town – Part III

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

When in Folkston, it’s worth taking a few minutes away from the train watching platform and taking a walking tour of the historic downtown.

Forget the Okefenokee, come for the trains – Part II

August 18, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Every day, upwards of 80 CSX trains pass through the Folkston Funnel, so named because two railroad lines merge just north of downtown. In fact, almost all Florida-bound freight trains pass through the city’s limits.

When in Folkston, don’t just visit the Okefenokee – Part I

August 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along U.S. Highway 1 on my first trip to Folkston, I spied a southbound freight train on the tracks to my right.

Hiroshima: Taking time to explore, and understand, the past

August 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

What’s to a name? There is likely an interesting story

August 2, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Look at a map, and take notice of the names. Almost anywhere you look, you’re bound to find one or two interesting names.

Commentary: Perhaps a Proofreader Should Have Been Included in the Bailout

July 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

In an official letter dated July 21, 2009, Rep. David Scott called Obama “President-elect.” Huh? Guess he didn’t read that either. I first called Rep. Scott’s office in February to inquire whether he read the bailout bill before casting a vote in favor of the legislation. No response. I called again about the “cap and tax” bill. I called last Thursday, July 16, and again asked whether the Congressman read the bailout bill before voting.

What should I do this summer?

July 20, 2009 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — Summer is in full swing, and anybody without concrete vacation plans may be thinking they’ve missed out on a great opportunity to step out and see the world. Don’t fret; there are plenty of great sight-seeing opportunities throughout Georgia. Here are five: Head to The Dillard House for a grand meal and some southern relaxation Check out the “Smallest Church in America” Head to Cartersville and learn about a “needless effusion of blood” that

1969

July 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

1969 was crazy … the moon landing, Woodstock and Bryan Adams “got (his) first real six string.”

Hiroshima: Streetcar system like taking a step back in time

June 25, 2009 Todd DeFeo

My friends and I walked to the streetcar terminus, certain of which trolley to board. An agent approached us to help; he didn’t speak English, and we didn’t speak Japanese.