Part of our walk along the creek on Sunday took us past a white, clapboard cottage perched about 20 feet up a steep bank from the water.  Some of the charm came from the stone paths and walkways, and…

Sunday, early evening, we left a writer’s meeting and went hiking at Linn Run.  As dusk was falling we wove our way slowly past the Mellon estates and watched for deer – saw 15!  I think that was a record. …

Last night I had the pleasure of going with Ron to his 45th high school class reunion.  Although I didn’t know anyone there but Ron (and one previously-introduced friend), it was interesting to sit and listen to the conversations going…

The West Alexander fair ended as it began:  Winners!  On Monday, Peyton won first place for his quilt, and we are all very proud and excited.  Wednesday Peyton and Logan were showing their pigs.  One was named Ham Bone (I…

As I took my walk late this evening, I was contemplating my day.  It was long and a little tough, dealing with things that were maybe harder than I’d like to deal with, and being disappointed in several things that…

The West Alexander fair is always the week starting with Labor Day.  This year my grandson Peyton entered a quilt project that he had worked on – either scouts or 4-H, I don’t remember.  But I know he chose his…

Even though it wasn’t the best of circumstances that propelled us into a trip to Albion, we had a lovely and blessed visit with our mom and step-father.  We were able to bring John home from the hospital on Monday…

 My sister Kathy and I had a wonderful day yesterday in Smicksburg with my Aunt Joan and Uncle Clifford at their farm.  SUNFLOWERS!  Dozens and dozens of them.  UC picked a few for Kathy and I to carry home with us. …

Today just a rising of prayers of thanksgiving and petition for my step-father, who was suddenly ill yesterday at his home in Albion.  An ambulance trip to the ER thankfully eliminated the possibility of a heart attack (their first thought),…

This past weekend my son and his two daughters were in a wedding.  The girls look so grown up – except for the fact that Chrissy ditched her bouquet and shoes the minute they said ‘I DO’!  Autmn stayed in her…