Woodrow Wilson’s Birthplace and Museum I am one of those people who does not over plan a trip; while I love having a guide book handy, in general, I enjoy the surprise that being on the road provides. When I toured President Wilson last home, in Washington D.C., one of the docent...
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Look Who Showed Up Today I decided to sit outside today, in what was my Mother’s favorite spot, in Florida. On what would have been her 84th birthday, I read the Bible for a while, as she used to do, sitting in the sunshine, and then enjoyed a cup of café con leche,...
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Miss. Leah Leach, Waterville, ME Thus far, this is the oldest post mark I have found, in my collection. It is hand dated, and stamped by the post office in Penobscot Maine, on September 9, 1911. Ivan wrote and mailed the card the same day, very efficient – though he did put the...
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“This is living this is Marriott Motor Hotels” Cheese Cake This is not about the recipes, rather about the fact someone, while staying at hotel, decided to spend at least a few minutes of their time writing down a recipe for Chocolate Cake and for Cheese Cake; neither item very exotic or complicated, though...
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Running Against the Wind by Bob Seger It seems like yesterday But it was long ago Janey was lovely she was the queen of my nights There in the darkness with the radio playing low And the secrets that we shared The mountains that we moved Caught like a wildfire out of control ‘Til...
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Artichoke, Spinach, and Bacon Sauté Over Pasta This is a very full flavored dish which can be served hot or at room temperature, a great addition to any brunch or pot luck. Ingredients: 3-5 slices of Bacon 1 medium Onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons of Garlic 2-4 tablespoons of Olive Oil 1...
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Cybersecurity Checkup© for February February is the perfect time to review your credit report. The holiday shopping and gift giving can last into the first week of January, which means returns for gifts bought on a credit card and returned for a refund, will not necessarily show up on your January credit card...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Nanny and Child By Eva Gonzales I love the combination of pink and grey, and was first drawn to this painting because of the colors, and the expresson on the womans face, which...
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Information We All Need To Know May I urge you to make yourself a cup of coffee, and take the time to read this very informative article whether you are a Muslim, Jew, or Christian. “At issue was Zarqawi’s penchant for bloody spectacle—and, as a matter of doctrine, his hatred of other Muslims, to...
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Sitting By My Bedside “One sure window into a person’s soul is his reading list.” ~ Mary B. W. Tabor ~ What are you reading? Are you looking for your next great read? Here is a look at what is sitting by my bedside, and which I am pleased to recommend....
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