I have often shared how my husband and I love Scrabble. For us it is almost an addiction. For those who follow my blog you have already read about this, but if you are new and interested, here are the links to my stories behind our addiction. Confessions of a Scrabble Addict! I Owe My […]
Getting ready for a fall road trip, I recently opened some pictures from a fall road trip taken three years ago. While driving through the scenic St. Croix River Valley in Minnesota we found an amazing outdoor sculpture park. Founded in 1996 Franconia has an active artist residency program. Each year the park has over […]
As I approach the final chapters of my life and look back at the earlier chapters, I realize the big flaw (do I dare call it sin) in my life has been my tendency to speak before I think. Many times my motives have been good. I’m the kind of person who likes to fix […]
Getting ready for a fall road trip, I recently opened some pictures from a fall road trip taken three years ago. While driving through the scenic St. Croix River Valley in Minnesota we found an amazing outdoor sculpture park. Founded in 1996 Franconia has an active artist residency program. Each year the park has over […]
As I approach the final chapters of my life and look back at the earlier chapters, I realize the big flaw (do I dare call it sin) in my life has been my tendency to speak before I think. Many times my motives have been good. I’m the kind of person who likes to fix […]
After a record-setting week of cold temps – it is great to be above freezing once again – even into the 40’s. Last Sunday I came home from church and did not go out again until this past Saturday. My husband took me to Applebee’s for lunch. I have been to Applebees many times to […]
I am a history nut! That is, American history. My library is full of biographies of presidents, secretaries of state, senators – the players in our country’s political life. As I read of our country’s past, it is interesting to note that much of our current political events are really not new. Attempts to destroy […]
When my husband and I moved to Michigan last fall we were anxious for spring to come so we could explore all the lighthouses in Michigan. That story is told in: Michigan’s Lighthouses However, when spring came so did the rainy, cloudy days most of the Midwest has been experiencing. We did have one beautiful […]
Tomorrow – October 20 is my grandson’s birthday. Every year as this day comes I thank God for this young man. On the day he was born it was not clear we would have him for long. But God answered our prayers! What a blessing to have him in our lives all these years! Grandma’s […]
On May 5, 1961 Alan Shepard, Jr became the first American in space. Mercury-Redstone’s 15-minute flight was watched by some 45 million television viewers. I was one of those eagerly watching. Our junior high school classes suspended the day’s teaching and brought in television sets so we could watch this great moment in history. What […]
Tomorrow – October 20 is my grandson’s birthday. Every year as this day comes I thank God for this young man. On the day he was born it was not clear we would have him for long. But God answered our prayers! What a blessing to have him in our lives all these years! Grandma’s […]
A memory just popped up on my Facebook page where I shared a conversation I had with my granddaughter four years ago. So funny! Still brings a smile. Zoe: Grandma, tell me a story about Jesus. Me: When Jesus was a little boy. (Quickly interrupted by Zoe.) Zoe: No, Grandma, say “Once upon a time.”
On May 5, 1961 Alan Shepard, Jr became the first American in space. Mercury-Redstone’s 15-minute flight was watched by some 45 million television viewers. I was one of those eagerly watching. Our junior high school classes suspended the day’s teaching and brought in television sets so we could watch this great moment in history. What […]
When my husband and I moved to Michigan last fall we were anxious for spring to come so we could explore all the lighthouses in Michigan. That story is told in: Michigan’s Lighthouses However, when spring came so did the rainy, cloudy days most of the Midwest has been experiencing. We did have one beautiful […]
