My mother always made the best lemon meringue pies. After she passed, I tried to find her recipe but to no avail. I attempted making one from an online recipe and it was a complete failure. The meringue was loose and runny. I never made another. One blogger I admire greatly is Kayley from The…
Learning something new later in life can be a bit of a challenge. After my 2nd child went off to college, I decided to try my hand at painting. A dear gardening friend/art teacher began giving classes rather close to my home and I thought, “Why not try this?” My first art classes involved acrylic…
The human-canine bond dates back thousands of years. In the United States, over 48% of households have a pet dog. A hundred years ago, essayist and naturalist, John Burroughs wrote that with a dog, “You are alone and not alone; you have both companionship and solitude.” For me, that goes for all our pets. When…
Welcome to a new series about the restoration/renovation of our home. I love Before and After pictures and hope you do, too! Though nearly all the major work is done, owning a historic home is a constant, never ending enterprise. Since this was a massive project, I will break it down into chapters. Please note…
New beginnings, fresh starts and a time to get life in order is what I think of in January. Two years ago I did a major sweep of the master closet and it was a thing of beauty. But 24 months later, it’s just a mess. Why is it so difficult to keep things in…