Sep 27 2021
Wooooooo! The wind howled through the trees and warned of all the evil thrills that graced the night. It was Halloween and everyone from spooks to mice were excited by the events that would unfold… Of course it isn’t Halloween yet but I thought I would kick off the Halloween crafts early, since I need …
Aug 29 2021
It all started with Pumpkin Spiced Latte. And then there were pumpkin flavored donuts followed by pumpkin creamer and pumpkin cake. And once the pumpkin craze set in, we had pumpkin beer, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced tea, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cream cake, and oh yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie! The smell of pumpkin …
Jun 20 2021
The Harpby Bruce Weigl When he was my age and I was already a boymy father made a machine in the garage.A wired piece of steelwith many small and beautiful weldsground so smooth they resembled rows of pearls. He went broke with whatever it was.He held it so carefully in his arms.He carried it foundry …
Jun 13 2021
What makes a burger the ultimate grill champion and a dish that all food lovers can get behind? Whether you’re a beef eater, prefer chicken or are living your best veggie life, there’s a burger for everyone. With Father’s Day right around the corner, why not create the ultimate burger for dad? This loaded nacho burger is …
Jun 03 2021
I know that every year, hundreds of fathers will be getting something that fathers have been receiving for decades. It’s fast, it’s simple and doesn’t every dad need a tie. I know for myself, I have always tried to avoid purchasing a tie for any occasion (I hate to run with the pack) but one …
May 30 2021
Here’s a great father’s day craft that is excellent for younger children to create. What you need: A magnetic strip (you can buy these at most craft stores and it usually comes in a roll) Juice can lid Paper White glue Markers What you need to do: Cut out a circle from the construction paper that …
May 21 2021
With Father’s Day coming up next month, I thought now would be a good time to get started on posting a few Father’s Day Craft. I decided that I would start off with a real tear jerker of a gift idea. This is one that I made for my husband on his second year of …
Dec 26 2020
Still basking in the glow of Christmas tree lights, we’re enjoying a cozy weekend at home with our favorite cinnamon spiced apple cider. It’s a simple stovetop hot apple cider recipe. Ingredients This recipe makes about six servings. 8 cups apple cider or apple juice 1/8 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp …
May 25 2020
This is an excerpt from episode 10 of the Ken Burns/Lynn Novick documentary on the Vietnam War, “The Vietnam War (US version) Last Episode: The Weight of Memory” on PBS America. Writer Tim O’Brien reads from his short story collection The Things They Carried.
Dec 31 2019
I like having a New Year project, changing up something and setting a goal, even if it’s a small one. So this year I’m going to have a go at crocheting a temperature blanket, where you crochet one row a day, and the color of yarn corresponds to your local temperature. One thing that I’m …
