A Step Back In Time
In 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,...
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Lila Johnson
- Jun 5, 2020
- 1 min
Local Support
During the lock-down due to Covid-19, local, fast food restaurants tried to keep their staff working and their shops open. I wanted to...
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Lila Johnson
- Oct 18, 2019
- 1 min
Maui High
My 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
Pharaoh Doughnuts in St. Louis
Saturday morning is a time for sleeping in, watching cartoons and trying out another doughnut shop that an insistent co-worker suggested....
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Lila Johnson
- Apr 1, 2019
- 1 min
Childhood Delight
Don’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...
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Lila Johnson
- Feb 26, 2019
- 1 min
A Blessing in Disguise
A canceled Valentines luncheon opened the door to a new discovery-1419 Mercantile. I refused to spend the day bummed out and found a...
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Lila Johnson
- Jan 18, 2019
- 2 min
A Pleasant Time for Tea
As 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Jan 4, 2019
- 1 min
Lila Meets Layla
Most 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Dec 18, 2018
- 2 min
Suds and Kindness
As 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Nov 29, 2018
- 1 min
Inside A Jewel
A Monday morning of full of shapeless, dense clouds beckoned escape from my cracker box dwelling to explore a church. Not just any church...
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Lila Johnson
- Nov 15, 2018
- 1 min
High Five to 5 Star Burgers
For 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Sep 25, 2018
- 2 min
Burgers and Flights
My 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Sep 6, 2018
- 1 min
Getting My Kicks At the U-Drop Inn
Any one that knows me, knows that I love taking the side roads, the unexplored paths or memory lanes of America. For my birthday, I...
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Lila Johnson
- Aug 23, 2018
- 1 min
Ginger Rogers
I had the privilege of being on Fox 4 News recently discussing the importance of local landmarks such as the Ginger Rogers Museum. Here...
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Lila Johnson
- Aug 14, 2018
- 1 min
Edible Jewels
Laduree macarons are an edible, delicate treat. I found them on a whim while awaiting a return flight from Paris to Washington then to...
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Lila Johnson
- Aug 8, 2018
- 2 min
Zydeco Music and New Orleans Flavor
If 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Aug 2, 2018
- 1 min
Contest News
Hello 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Jul 13, 2018
- 1 min
Only The Best Will Do
As 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...
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Lila Johnson
- Jul 9, 2018
- 1 min
Some Housekeeping
Hello. I’m Lila Johnson, author of The Fat Girls Club and the web page, writerontheroadway.com. In recent days, I’ve had a wonderful...
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Lila Johnson
- Jun 29, 2018
- 2 min
The Glory Days of Distilling
Have 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...
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