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About Connie
I love discovering the cultural distinctions of places around the country and the globe, sampling regional cuisine, and meeting the people whose stories make a destination matter.
I am an Alabama travel writer and blogger with more than 300 articles in 25 print and online publications. Professionally, I am an E.A.T. Certified Judge for the World Food Championships. I received the Chairman’s Cup Award from the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association in 2021 and Visit Decatur AL’s Ambassador of the Year award in 2022.
I think of myself as a prissy, loquacious Southern lady. Think land of cotton, sweet tea, “Bless your heart,” squash casserole, and “I don’t sweat pretty.”
But I have other identities, too.
I am a wife with 55 years of experience. My husband, Steve, is a veterinarian and writer. I call him my Silver Fox, and he is the wisest person I have ever known.
I am a mother of three, grandmother of sixteen, and great-grandmother. I am a former Southern Baptist missionary who lived in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador for four years, teaching English and Bible studies and hosting Ecuadorians, missionaries, and volunteers from the United States.
In addition to Ecuador, I have visited countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas for pleasure and volunteer mission work. I am also a musician, former private piano teacher, longtime church pianist and organist, retired elementary music teacher, proud Auburn University graduate, and faithful fan of the Tigers.
My personal goals
Be a follower of Christ who is a positive representative for Him. Stay interested and interesting all the days of my life. Dance at every grandchild’s wedding.
I live by at least eleven commandments. A personal favorite is: “Thou shalt not bore.”
Author, travel writer, speaker, musician, and proud Auburn Tiger.