“Summertime and the livin’ is easy . . .” During the summer we strive for less hectic schedules that allow us time to enjoy simple pleasures. I’d like to share a favorite recipe that’s perfect on a hot summer day, and when it’s too hot to do anything but read, of course you’ll need a […]
National Day of Everything
Did you know there’s a National Day for just about everything under the sun? I didn’t either until my friend Judi started emailing them to our Bible Study every Monday. We renamed this weekly list of trivia Funday and looked forward to it. I thought I’d share how Funday works. May 24th is National Brother’s […]
Spring is Ours
The four seasons are deeply rooted within me. In these blossoming days of April I find myself filled with hope and renewal that only spring can offer. This quote from impressionist Henri Matisse seems fitting any time of year, but especially now: “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” All things […]
Our American Poets
Yesterday the snow fell steadily all day. The wind swirled, the snow piled up and life came to a standstill. This morning we woke to a pristine world of white blankets under a dazzling blue dome. As I wandered to the park at the edge our neighborhood, I thought of the woods where Robert Frost […]
Wrapped in Love: The Family Quilt
Family quilts hold special meaning, often because they were made by loved ones and handed down through the years. Although I don’t have the skill or equipment to create a genuinely quilted heirloom, I have wanted to sew quilts for each of our grandchildren. I decided high school graduation was the perfect occasion since I […]
Thoughts on Labor Day Weekend
What does Labor Day mean to you? The end of summer? One last trip to the lake or a backyard barbeque with the family? Anticipation of autumn and the start of a new academic year? Last Saturday our Lot Owners’ Association at the lake hosted its annual fundraiser, the Ox Roast and Silent Auction. In […]
Finding Your Nook
Webster defines nook as “a sheltered or remote spot, secluded or obscure; a retreat.” For purposes today, I’m referring to nook as a “retreat” or finding your nook for reading. You know what I mean–that favorite place to settle in, undisturbed, where you spend hours as your book takes you away to anywhere and everywhere. […]
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop on the Santa Fe Trail
Two miles from my house is the original Santa Fe Trail, disguised today under a layer of pavement and renamed the Kansas City Road. During the 1860’s it was a major highway linking the Missouri River and Kansas City with the American Southwest. Adjacent to the trail is the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm where […]