It’s been a long time coming, but here we are at the end of the Philly trip.  It was very hard to say goodbye, and I’d have loved having another couple of days to tramp around through history.  But all…

After a late night at Longwood Gardens (definitely worth it!), it was a slow start on Friday morning.  But we did it, and were on our way in good time.  My friend Ron insisted that no trip to Philly would…

This past weekend Camp Christian hosted Women’s Retreat for ‘girls’ of all ages.  It’s a chance to get together with women of like faith to attend workshops, eat, sing around a campfire under the stars, eat, watch skits and character…

After our yummy lunch we headed to Longwood Gardens.  I had no idea what to expect, but it was amazing!  I have never seen the likes of these gardens, and the conservatory was endless!  Every time we went through a…

Day three was an adventure-packed day, so much so that I’m splitting it into two posts.  We got up early and headed directly to Valley Forge.  We were greeted by George himself seated on his trusty mount, then we went…

Wow, what a weekend!  I was never popular, or even very comfortable, as a high school student, but I suddenly found myself enjoying the celebration of 50 years since graduation!  In June of 1968 our graduating class of well over…

Three days before I turned seventeen I walked into Bud Smail Lincoln Mercury and began my career in the automobile industry.  My aunt worked there as a bookkeeper and asked me to help out for the summer.  I would be…

Early to rise!  We were up, had a delicious breakfast, and were on the way to Philadelphia – first view of the skyline! – with our trusty driver, Perry.  Thank heavens for Perry!  And Anita!  What a tour guide.  She…

It seems that every year the crocus tea gets pushed back further into summer!  But regardless, we still really have fun.  Part of the ‘magic’ is that it’s last minute – the girls don’t know we are having it until…

This year I had a double dose of the Arts and Heritage Festival!  I wanted to see the Patsy Cline tribute show featuring Cathy Rhodes – I’ve seen her many times and really love the shows and the music.  So…