I have been cooking a lot lately. Maybe it is due to being home to avoid COVID, or maybe it is because I am just too tired to get out. Whatever the reason, I have a good excuse for my COVID weight gain! To pass the time, I thought it might be fun to work… Read More
During my brief hiatus from blogging, I took the time to research, reflect, and renew. One of the random things I learned, was that there is a growing trend of people returning to a simple, self-sustaining type of life. They are a modern homesteader. Many of these people seem to be young families. They homeschool… Read More
Many years ago when I worked at Bowling Green State University, we held a Harvest Moon Ball. Having one of the few hardwood dance floors in Northwest Ohio, it drew ballroom dancers from many miles away. The invitations were lovely peach and deep purple and the decorations paid homage to the late harvest. Autumn is… Read More
This post is dedicated to the memory of my father-in-law, Roy L. Mitchell (9-5-31 to 10-10-20). He served in the U.S. Army, Field Artillery Corp, Korean War from 1952-1954. Today marks the observance of Veteran’s Day, which in the U.S. means we honor veterans of all wars, both living and deceased. The date, November 11,… Read More