Here we are, half way though September already, and it feels like just yesterday we were enjoying a Labor Day break.  It’s been a wild ride – we just have to hang on! After our writer’s meeting yesterday, we went…

 HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Susan, one of the Skunk Hollow girls and possibly one of my longest, most faithful. encouraging fans!  I have known Susan since…. Well, since she was born, as she is my younger cousin.   We have shared…

This morning I woke up thinking about the end of summer, and the last of the colors of the flowers that still dot my yard and the fields along the roadways.  I know fall signifies color, as well, but fall…

  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…