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,…

Yesterday Autmn and I spent the morning in Smicksburg.  Even thought it was cool and cloudy, we still had fun!  We stopped first at Smicksburg Country Store, where Donna (the proprietor) helped Autmn with her list of  cheeses for her,…

Today is Bear’s birthday.  Barry Shirey –  my special, delightful, talented friend for over 25 years.  We worked together, played together, even acted together (I had a cameo in a play about a year or so ago!) and ushered together.…

Just an update to add to Saturday’s post.  Here is a photo of the three of us after the workshop.  I am holding my storyboard and am on the far left.  Joanna Moyer, Educational Director for the Westmoreland County Historical…