Just past the front door of the Tousey House Tavern in Burlington, Kentucky, if you look to the left you will see a framed sign hanging on the wall: “A restaurant serving good food at fair prices is a gift of civilized fellowship to the community, a meeting place, a source of nourishment, a center for socializing, a refuge from the knocks and blows and indignities of the outside world. A good restaurant is a reflection of its owner’s spirit and a source of joy for its custom

I recently read an article about the importance of girlfriend getaways. It made such an impression on me that I sent it to Leigh and our BFF Jerri. We all agreed that we needed to get together soon and reconnect as it has been months since we were last together. The problem, of course, is nailing down everyone's schedules and coming up with some dates; then there are the questions of where to go, how long can we get away from kids and work, how much is it going to cost, et