Strawbery Banke Have you been wishing for things to go back to the way they were? I think for most of us, we are only hoping for the world we knew last year. But Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is an outdoor interactive museum, which takes you back a little further. Below are a…
Gifts My sister shared a conversation with me, where she told her daughter to be suspicious of why people give gifts. As I listened to her speak; I thought about my Mother. My first reaction to my sister’s words was that we were not raised by the same Mother; which of course we were. …
Winter Has Arrived Regardless of how we may all be feeling, I think we can still appreciate the beauty of a snow covered world, especially on the first day of winter. I have ventured out, into the backyard, to capture a bit of this winter wonderland. The river behind the house appears…
Happy Hanukkah! “We light these lights for the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your holy priests. During all eight days of Hanukkah these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make ordinary use of them…
PCH There are few drives which can compare to the Pacific Coast Highway in California. She offers you endless miles of beauty and teases you with possible adventures, daring you to continue a few more miles. What lies down the road?
Change No, the change we have all been waiting for has not yet come; but I am still hopeful. Never-the-less, there has been change, whether we wanted it or not, there has been change. As I often do, this year I sent out Thanksgiving Day cards. I had not bought them last year, after the…
An Ice-cream Scoop She is overwhelmed And perhaps in a bit of shock As I extend my hand toward hers Her thank you Are the most sincere words I have ever heard uttered She has been asking the cashier For the total after each item is rung Clutching her wallet Trying to calculate What she…
Mortimore This is Mortimore; we call him Morti. I am tempted to say he knows his name, but that is not true. He does however, know that if he comes to the back door, at Kate’s office, she will get up and feed him. Morti steps aside, not too far away, until Kate scatters some…
The MacArthur Memorial Duty * Honor * Country This was a much anticipated stop, which I am so glad we were able to make; the memorial, located in Norfolk, Virginia, pays tribute to General Douglas MacArthur’s life and career. One of the things which made this such an outstanding museum was the General and his…
Greek Inspired Green Beans This is the time of year when I begin to crave those hearty vegetable dishes, as well as stews and soups. Fresh green beans require a bit more time to prepare, but are certainly worth the effort, especially if you like them with more texture, as I do. These are in…
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