Last week I spent a little time with my mom. It’s been kind of a rough summer for her and I hate that. In July we helped her move from her house in the retirement community to a two bedroom apartment in “The Big House”. Continue reading →
All Gummed Up In Seattle
Take a walk with me today. A walk down or rather up Post Street in Seattle, Washington. It’s a rather steep climb so pace yourself. I don’t want you to wear out before you reach the top.What do you see? A lot of people are Continue reading →
Sometimes You Just Need to Call an Audible
I have spent my fair share of time sitting in bleachers watching football games over the years. Micah was a player in junior high and high school and when he attended University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill we became pretty devoted Tar Heel fans Continue reading →
Another Walk Through the Gardens – Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
I was able to spend a few days back in Dothan, Alabama recently when Chris was working. The really wonderful part of life right now is the ability to go with him when I can. We thought we would end up living in Dothan and Continue reading →
School Window Art at Lakeside Ohio
Take a stroll anywhere in Lakeside, Ohio located on Lake Erie and you will find quaint houses, cottages, fairy gardens, lush shade gardens and plenty of things that will catch your eye.A stroll farther away from the lake on Walnut Street yields an overflow parking Continue reading →
It’s All About Family
In my life it is all about family. I can not begin to imagine my life without my family -immediate and extended. It is really what keeps me going some days. This past weekend was dedicated to family. Chris had business in Ohio so I Continue reading →
Rocks and Memories in Lakeside
One of the favorite pastimes in Lakeside, Ohio the past few years has been rock painting. As a kid I loved to climb the rocks along the shore line but those rocks are not what I am talking about. Those rocks are boulders and not Continue reading →
Brunch at The Inn at Brevard
Sometimes you just have to try a place for yourself and not rely on reviews. This past Sunday Chris and I found ourselves enjoying probably the best breakfast/brunch that we have had since moving to Brevard just about a year ago. Quite honestly it was Continue reading →
Lakeside – A Town of Cottages
Over the years when I have visited Lakeside, Ohio I have marveled at the architecture of the buildings that grace this small community on the shores of Lake Erie. One only needs to step inside the gates to observe the multitude of delightful cottages that Continue reading →
Fairy Gardens Lakeside Style
Fairy gardens are certainly the thing the past couple of years and my favorite Ohio town Lakeside has capitalized on the trend in a really fun way. This year when we visited in early June we were delighted to find that there was an actual Continue reading →