Jodi D. , Author

Jodi D. is a consultant for faith-based, private and independent schools. In her spare time, she loves to spend time volunteering for area nonprofit organizations and playing with her two young nephews. She also enjoys visiting area ethnic restaurants. Find Jodi on Twitter @ConsultJodi.

Historic Places, Great Landmarks in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is filled with a few amazing landmarks that have are interesting places to visit and experience.If you are just driving through the city or you're here to take tours and experience Fort Wayne, you will want to try to make a stop to see these beauties…

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Allen County, Motorsports Country

Motorsports are an Indiana tradition.From the Indianapolis 500 to tractor and truck pulls, the Hoosier state shows its pride in the automobile. When Henry Ford crafted the first vehicle, he didn’t design them to race against each other, crash them up, or use them to pull heavy objects. Other visionaries crafted such competitions, as modern machinery allowed for idle time. It didn’t take long for those in Allen County to catch on, and the area has a list of Motorsports all summer long…

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Williams Woodland Park Home Tour

Beautiful homes, snowy grounds and Christmas lights are a few of my favorite holiday things! Honestly, this trio makes a wonderful early Christmas present! It's even better when you share it with friends and family. The Holiday Tour of Williams Woodland Park will make your season, truly…

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Let's Go to the Ballroom and See A Mansion

Long before dancing shows made their way on to media channels, Fort Wayne's rich and famous individuals had their own stage. The glitzy and glamorous would gather at the home of John Bass's home the Brookside Mansion and head up to ballroom! [[endteaser]] Located on the top floor, the ballroom is a…

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Get in the Holiday Mood with Christmas Lightings

Lights! Pretty Lights! Pretty Christmas Lights! Do you love pretty Christmas lights like my family? My nephews love Christmas lights! I hope your loved ones do, too! [[endteaser]] Christmas ceremonies are a great way for the whole family to see pretty lights and soak up the season. The Summit City…

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Archive: Take a Hike at Vandolah

Do you love the great outdoors? Take a hike! The Vandolah Nature Preserve (16151 Tother Road, Leo, IN 46765) is a wonderful refuge in this busy world. Owned by The Acres' Land Trust, this preserve contains 47 acres (45.5 of the 47 acres have been dedicated through IDNR's Division of Nature…

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Grabill Country Fair

Apple dumplings, carmel popcorn and hearty noodles are a few of my favorite things in the fall. When I crave all three things, I head to Grabill. This small town of 1,000 is 30 minutes Northeast of downtown Fort Wayne, right in the middle of Amish country. It's my great escape place when I need a…

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Mahnin Asian Restaurant

Did you know Fort Wayne has one of the highest concentrations of Burmese residents outside of Myanmar in the world? Myanmar, formerly Burma, is a country located in Southeast Asia. Due to religious conflict more 4,000 Burmese refugees call the Summit City home. I was introduced to the Burmese…

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The Former Place for Books, Brookside Mansion

During my college years, as a University of Saint Francis student, the Brookside Mansion was my hiding spot. As the library, it was a hot-spot for studious students. Then called the Bass Mansion, it was my favorite place to study for courses and dream about history. Like most great things, it has…

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