"Art is the proper task of life."
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) - German Philosopher

Travel is essential to the soul.


For my friends throughout the US, I hope you had a happy and safe July 4th. Well, I hope the day was nice for everyone throughout the world, but as I'm sure you may be aware, that date has special meaning in the US. (Cue the fireworks.) Here's what is happening on the Southeast USA site at BellaOnline.com:

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We've got a great new article:

Birmingham Museum of Art
This often overlooked attraction is a real gem. Home to a wonderful permanent collection and some fascinating changing exhibits, the Birmingham Museum of Art is a must see for any visitor to the city.


http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176987.asp

We want to remind you about another article that might interest you, just in case you missed it:

Free Vacation Guides
While there are many quiet little getaway spots hidden away around the southeast, the tourism agencies of each state are not trying to hide their lights under a basket. Almost every state in the US has created its own vacation guide and they're all willing to send it to you for free. Just ask.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176971.asp

You can find an archive of all the articles on our site at -

http://www.bellaonline.com/archive/southeastusa

Please visit southeastusa.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Southeast USA.

In our forum, we're talking about Grits. They’re not just for breakfast. Have you tried them, eat them regularly, love them, hate them? Be sure to stop in and share your opinion.

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/770545/Grits#Post770545

Or, bring up your own subject and participate in free, fun online discussions in our community forum all about Southeast USA located here -

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=48

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

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Nick Greene, Southeast USA Editor
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