Yesterday my step-father, John Richard Graves Sr, turned 94.  If you followed him around for a day, you would not believe he is 94.  He keeps busy throughout the day, feeding the birds, walking the farm, reading his Farmers Almanac,…

This is Jake – the Hancher dog.  He was an official welcoming party of one when Autmn, Chris, and I went down for Logan’s birthday yesterday.  He’s such a prim and proper pup – crosses his paws just SO, and…

Robins build nests in the most bizarre places.  I looked out the kitchen door the other morning and there was a next in the corner of the top deck.  At that point there were not eggs in it.  Also didn’t…

Saturday morning was the 5th annual ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ fundraiser, to benefit the Blackburn Center Against Domestic and Sexual Violence – an organization that supports women facing abusive and violent situations.  In addition, it is to education…

I know this is posted on my ‘Where I’ll Be’ page, but thought it worth mentioning here, as well.  On Friday May 29th, from 3pm to 9pm, there is a Civil War Festival at the Connellsville Junior High School.  Plans…

It’s been a busy week, and life does not stop for holidays!  That being said, we had a great day here on Easter Sunday with my family.  After a yummy lunch of Ham and all the traditional foods – including…

I believe this says it all.  Happy Easter.

After a productive week at the other Burke household, several dozen dyed eggs became a part of the Easter dinner preparations today at THIS Burke household.  Autmn and I had a busy morning, with more to look forward to this…

  TODAY … is Good Friday.  I could never really understand the origin of that name.  I realize that what was accomplished that day was very good . . for US.  But I cannot imagine ANYONE on that day smiling…

Yesterday I had the very great pleasure of spending the day at Martin’s Ferry Christian School.  My three grandsons (Peyton, Logan, Chase) go to school there, and my daughter is a teacher’s assistant.  I took my ‘road show’ down there,…