Years ago, multi generational living was the norm. Many generations of families lived under the same roof and it worked for them. But things changed, and most times since then, a family member marries or moves out and has an apartment or home of his own and continues in a new household. But didn’t we…
Can’t he stay a little boy just a while longer?………………. Every fall we’ve taken him to the Pumpkin Patch starting when he was only 4 1/2 months old, and it is such a fun visit for him and for us too. Well, for us, maybe more thrilling. Both for myself and for my daughter because…
Have you looked for power washing services? My House is squeaky clean and I love it! Let me tell you my story! First let me say, my house has vinyl siding and ours is a light tan color. It looks great with the green shutters I have. It goes well with plants and flowers and…
Have you ever thought about an electric car? We saw one on a car lot for sale and I was intrigued. I researched all of the information I could find. I checked what our insurance rates would be for this vehicle. We drove it around and I could handle it easily. I had been without…
While on vacation in St Augustine Florida My whole family went on a tour of The Old Jail in St Augustine. Built in 1891. Prisoners were executed there. They were hanged there. Yes, we actually spent time in this depressing and tragic place but it was one I had seen about on a TV show…
It is said that this tree , the Treaty Oak in Jacksonville Florida, is over 250 years old. Simple math gives me an idea of when this tree was a tiny sprout or young sapling emerging from a tiny acorn. That year is 1767 give or take a few years since we can only estimate…
After a terrible storm like Hurricane Matthew occurs, repairs are all started right away and insurance companies and FEMA come into the area and get everyone restored to how they were before the hurricane, right? Just like when hailstorms happen here in Ohio, within a few weeks or at most a few months, everything is…
Let’s face it. Children love to help in the garden. As long as it involves somehow getting really dirty. This is so true. And I love that my little grandson enjoys some of the other aspects of gardening too! Picking flowers, digging up and moving plants, etc. Teaching kids about gardening is important. Now,…
Somehow I think I have a curse upon this house and its forest. The latest to leave and head for the lumber mill was my Black Walnut Tree. We have lost thirteen of our old ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer. This summer, we took down part of an old maple that was leaning…
If we didn’t have bad luck, we wouldn’t have any luck at all. That sure has seemed to be the case around our house this winter. It makes me wonder what is in store for us in the future months. But when I sit down and think of all the bad stuff that could have…