Time machines don't exist, but the South Charleston Antique Mall in South Charleston, West Virginia comes pretty darn close.

The storefront beckons with promises of treasures within, its blue lettering against beige like a desert sky invitation to explore. Photo credit: Karla G. We all have that one friend who somehow ...

underneath a pile of luggage. My brother, Brian, was in the passenger seat with a large metal suitcase on his lap. As the driver, I was the only one who didn’t have to balance a suitcase on my knees.