On Wednesday, Kelly and I took our semi-annual outing to Berlin and Sugar Creek Ohio for the day.  It was sunny and bright, but the temperature didn’t really reach 40* and it was really breezy.  That did not stop us…

At the end of last summer, for some reason, I jumped into a very nostalgic ‘mode’ and was listening to my oldies CD’s.  The ‘Best of the Beach Boys’ just sent me over the edge.  On impulse, I jumped onto…

Yesterday Kath and I headed north to Home, PA – and  Smicksburg’s 2017 Christmas Open House.  We took a quick side trip to the Eat n Park ‘Cares for Kids’ craft show at the Masonic Lodge in Greensburg.  It’s always…

Halloween this year was spread out over a few days – starting with Saturday when I had Kelly help me create clouds and lightening bolts out of poster board.  It was for a good purpose:  Sunday evening we had Trunk…

Despite the rain and chilly clouds, the Burkes and the Hanchers had a great time at Hanna’s Town for their Fall Family Fun Day on Saturday.  There were lots of programs and activities to keep everyone informed and entertained. There…

Last Friday afternoon my sister Kath, her husband Paul (designated driver!) and I headed north up I-79 to spend some time with our parents.  We’ve learned to balance work, play, and rest so that every little need is met as…

This year – for the first time since the late 1990’s – I decided to go to Ligonier Days.  I took half a vacation day, so a little after 12:00 noon I headed up.  Parking was in the field below…

Traditionally, our crocus teas are in March, when the determined little purple and yellow flowers poke up through the crusty white snow.  We bustle around the house, enjoying the warmth from cookies baking and feeling the cozy togetherness of being…

On Wednesday the Hancher family drove up from West Alex to have a home-school field trip day.  I took time out of my work schedule and shared the adventures with them.  We started at the dealership, where several employees explained…

Camp Christian had their annual Women’s Retreat this past Friday and Saturday, with the theme this year being The ANTS Go Marching On!  I have been to several retreats over the years, and had been very agreeable when Kathy txt…