Fences have a purpose. Usually a fence is something that is built to keep something contained. A fence can do either one of two things – it can keep something in or it can keep something out. As I was reviewing pictures I had taken Continue reading →
I found this inspirational quote last year and reposted it on Facebook. I got a lot of “likes” on it and I agree. It deserves a lot of likes. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a well known American astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and science communicator. While I do Continue reading →
I am a sucker for gadgets. Give me the latest innovative item that claims to be the perfect answer to any problem and I jump on board. I gave Chris a really ingenious gift, or so I thought, at Christmas and I claimed it this Continue reading →
You can bet I sanitized that crock pot thoroughly after this picture! Continue reading →
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ….. You may relate, or you may be one of the lucky ones, but I am feeling incredibly groggy today. I’m placing the blame squarely on that “missing” hour—that elusive bit of time snatched away when we “spring forward.” Logically, one hour shouldn’t make such Continue reading →
Life is funny at times, isn’t it? Traveling is definitely different these days than it used to be. I’m not complaining – just stating a fact. Chris and I are fortunate to be able to do a lot of traveling and we always, always, always Continue reading →
After falling in love with Thomas Dambo’s work at the Arboretum (read about that here) I knew we had to visit his latest installation at Raleigh’s Dix Park during our trip to see Aaron and Erin. Dambo’s mission is simple but powerful: create art that draws people Continue reading →
Teapots come in all shapes and sizes and are made out of all kinds of materials. Our son, Aaron, has taken up 3D printing as a hobby and has made some pretty incredible things. It is a way to create something to fit a certain Continue reading →
It’s March already and I am wondering how we are already in March. Looking back at January and February I guess I have done a lot and judging from my absence here on the blog last week you might have noticed I was otherwise engaged. Continue reading →
I love a good coaster. How silly is that? Pretty silly but look at this ingenious coaster I had a sports bar in Raleigh Durham. . Looks totally like a curling stone. Complete with instructions on how to play on the back. I can have Continue reading →
