Early Mornings (and a Relaxing Video)

Help me identify the bird calls. I only recognize the woodpecker at the beginning (he has taken a toll on the pin oak I planted in memory of my Aunt E) and Archie shaking near the middle.

Here is the bathing beauty enjoying the sun.

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I have always been a night person. In the past, inspiration usually hit me late in the day, and I could work all night to complete a task. In college, homework seemed easier at night, and creative projects were always completed after dark. I would get up early to study before a test, but that… Read More

A Christmas Tradition

12 / 14 / 2012 / 12 / 20

One of my favorite family Christmas traditions is to see a Christmas play, ballet or musical. Historically, we used to see the Nutcracker at the Music Hall at Fair Park, which is one of my favorite productions, every other year. The stage set was magical, and the costumes were amazing. On the alternating years, we… Read More

Lest We Forget

11 / 11 / 2011 / 10 / 20

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

Happy Birthday, America!

7 / 3 / 206 / 30 / 20

We here at At Home wish you the happiest and safest of Independence Days! May your sparklers be bright and your celebrations be a delight. I hope we all say a special prayer of thanks tonight for our forefathers and mothers who created the USA.