Column Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

It’s not just about the gambling

October 13, 2004 Todd DeFeo

The crowd around my friend stood up; the noise level rose as the crowd started cheering for their favorite horses, making their way around the final curve and into the home stretch.

Living life in the past

October 5, 2004 Todd DeFeo

More than once, I’ve been told, “You were born a century too late.” And quite frankly, I think it’s a valid statement.

Taking time to watch the trains

September 15, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It was dark and crisp. A railfan stood perched, staring down the tracks, with camera and scanner in hand. The sun began to rise over the horizon, blanketing the tracks with shades of yellow and orange.

Jackson’s Railroad Past Offers Trip for Train Buffs

May 5, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Standing at the railroad crossing on South Royal Street, a faint, almost distant whistle from a freight train breaks the day’s silence.

The roads beckon with spring’s warmth

April 16, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Spring is here, sort of.

Daylight Savings Time has a colorful history of progress

April 9, 2004 Todd DeFeo

All week long I’ve felt like I was running an hour behind. I guess there’s good reason for that — it’s this little wonder called Daylight Saving Time.

Cameras and laughter make life more fun

April 2, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It’s been said, “Laughter is the best medicine.”

Spring break is different in ‘real world’

March 26, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It just dawned on me — I miss my spring break.

Sometimes the drive is better than the final destination

March 19, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes you just want to drive.

Hootie’s greatest hits of past 10 years

March 12, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Ten years in the music business today is a milestone. And what better way to commemorate the anniversary than with a greatest hits collection?