This is the story – at least it starts with! – of William and Clara.  William promised his bride Clara that he would build her a castle on the edge of the cornfield where they stood.  And he made it…

Today I used the last few hours of holiday credit and left work at noon.  I had a few errands to run, but also needed to get my 2 mile walk in.  With the rain, outside wasn’t a comfortable option. …

Today I skipped out of work at noon.  I still had a whole credit holiday to take from the Christmas holidays, as they were on weekends.  I did some errands, took a long walk outside, then played in the dirt…

If you have been following Ron’s A.T. hike, you will see that he is now in North Carolina.  But after I got back from Wal-Mart, (reference:  see AT page post for today) I was pulling into my garage and happened…

I am so excited that Spring is actually here – it’s sunny and warmer, and the little plants are shooting up out of the ground.  In a garden walk over the weekend, I found crocus, hyacinths, and budded daffodils.  There’s…

This last week has been exceptionally emotional.  A few highs, but a lot of lows.  Ron leaving last Sunday was both –  so excited for his Appalachian Trail adventure, and all the wonderful experiences he will have.  But it’s hard…

On Friday afternoon Kathy and I headed up I-79 for a February visit.  Seldom do we make that trip in ANY winter months without the threat or even the reality of snow.  But we left Greensburg in sunny, 75* weather…

As Monday was a holiday, my sister Kathy did not have to work.  I used 1/2 of one of my credit Christmas Holidays and left work at noon.  Together we jumped in my Mazda and headed Home (PA). As I’ve…

I am really excited about helping at Hanna’s Town this year.  We had our planning/training meeting this morning, and as usual, it ignites my historical fires and gets me in the mood!  I’m going to try and put a few…

About 8 years ago I finally decided to invest in a new kitchen.  Funds were limited and I did NOT replace my appliances.  My nephew had given me a really nice stove, which I scrubbed and polished to perfection.  The…