Lila JohnsonMar 25, 20211 minA Step Back In TimeIn Springfield, MO is a small diner called Cafe B-29. The decor is like stepping back into WWII with this nod to the military. Clothes,...
Lila JohnsonJun 5, 20201 minLocal SupportDuring the lock-down due to Covid-19, local, fast food restaurants tried to keep their staff working and their shops open. I wanted to...
Lila JohnsonOct 18, 20191 minMaui HighMy return trip to Maui was two-fold; research for my new book and to visit my former co-workers. I thought I would have forgotten my way...
Lila JohnsonJun 5, 20192 minPharaoh Doughnuts in St. LouisSaturday morning is a time for sleeping in, watching cartoons and trying out another doughnut shop that an insistent co-worker suggested....
Lila JohnsonApr 1, 20191 minChildhood DelightDon’t you love it when you have no plans for a particular place or thing and you stumble across a great surprise? After I stopped at Half...
Lila JohnsonFeb 26, 20191 minA Blessing in DisguiseA canceled Valentines luncheon opened the door to a new discovery-1419 Mercantile. I refused to spend the day bummed out and found a...
Lila JohnsonJan 18, 20192 minA Pleasant Time for TeaAs the big birthday travel continues, I jetted off to New York City for a whirlwind two-day fun trip of discovery. As a belated birthday...
Lila JohnsonJan 4, 20191 minLila Meets LaylaMost people despise Monday’s but I love them. They offer a chance to explore a new area while everyone else is at work. On this...
Lila JohnsonDec 18, 20182 minSuds and KindnessAs my birthday year of travel to celebrate the big one is coming to an end, I’ve pushed myself to find the unique, fun and educational...
Lila JohnsonNov 29, 20181 minInside A JewelA Monday morning of full of shapeless, dense clouds beckoned escape from my cracker box dwelling to explore a church. Not just any church...
Lila JohnsonNov 15, 20181 minHigh Five to 5 Star BurgersFor anyone who has read any of my reviews, you know that I love exploring not only big cities and famous places but the out of way small...
Lila JohnsonSep 25, 20182 minBurgers and FlightsMy readers know that when I find something fun, great or simply fantastic, I can’t wait to share it with them. Well that’s how I feel...
Lila JohnsonSep 6, 20181 minGetting My Kicks At the U-Drop InnAny one that knows me, knows that I love taking the side roads, the unexplored paths or memory lanes of America. For my birthday, I...
Lila JohnsonAug 23, 20181 minGinger RogersI had the privilege of being on Fox 4 News recently discussing the importance of local landmarks such as the Ginger Rogers Museum. Here...
Lila JohnsonAug 14, 20181 minEdible JewelsLaduree macarons are an edible, delicate treat. I found them on a whim while awaiting a return flight from Paris to Washington then to...
Lila JohnsonAug 8, 20182 minZydeco Music and New Orleans FlavorIf you can’t travel to the Big Easy for a taste of New Orleans food head to the next best place, Roux. This restaurant opened in late...
Lila JohnsonAug 2, 20181 minContest NewsHello Readers! Well I have good news and bad. So, let’s start with the good stuff. I’ve chosen the winners of the July contest. There are...
Lila JohnsonJul 13, 20181 minOnly The Best Will DoAs I continue to discover the world around me during the Big birthday year, I took a trip in my own backyard. I decided to find out more...
Lila JohnsonJul 9, 20181 minSome HousekeepingHello. I’m Lila Johnson, author of The Fat Girls Club and the web page, writerontheroadway.com. In recent days, I’ve had a wonderful...
Lila JohnsonJun 29, 20182 minThe Glory Days of DistillingHave you ever come across a place that wasn't on your list to visit but you said, "Why not?" and took a chance? That's what happened when...