Photo Friday
In 2011, I wrote a story about a young man, Nathan, who buys old structures, takes them apart piece by piece, and then rebuilds them on his land. Recently, he received a call about a nineteenth century corn crib/hay loft that was going to be … [Read More...]
The Mighty Oaks
Saturday, April 20, 2013, the oak trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn, Alabama, were rolled for the last time. A time-honored tradition, that began when Toomer’s Drug Store would toss telegraph paper over the power lines to let the people of … [Read More...]
Apple Crisp
This comfort food is one that is made with items you have in your cupboard. (Except, maybe, the apples. I prefer Honeycrisp apples.) Apple Crisp 4 Granny Smith apples 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup … [Read More...]
They are still standing!
...visit a long-time friend, Patricia, and her three amazing sons. When I left New York, I left four hours later than I had planned. The drive time from Southold, New York, to Chesapeake, Virginia was over 9 hours. This was avoiding the toll … [Read More...]
The Two Tines
...a drive to the end of the two forks of Long Island. The sun was shining, the air was crisp and the wind was soft as we headed east. A leisure stroll along the rocky beach lead us to the end of the North Fork of New York and I spotted my … [Read More...]
NEW YORK, NEW YORK!
...we were off! Now, the BEST way to see "The City" is with someone who lives there, and lucky for me, my girlfriend has lived there for the past 20 something years. No tourist map was needed! Let me start out by saying, IT WAS COLD! I'm not … [Read More...]
Once In A Lifetime
Big cities are not my thing. I avoid them at all cost because of the crowds and the unending traffic. I prefer the small towns with the laid back people and slower pace of life. I’m in New York... I have always wanted to see New York … [Read More...]
2012 gone already…
I know this is a smidgen late, but I have been a smidgen busy... Another year has passed, and once again, too quickly. It is true that time goes faster the older you get, but it certainly doesn't mean I enjoy it less. I believe I … [Read More...]
a GREAT idea!
Two years ago I kept a journal every day. It was rather daunting and time-consuming and I felt like I was writing ALL THE TIME. Last year I decided to try the Photo 365 thingy. You take a photo everyday and at the end of the year you will have … [Read More...]
It’s always sunny in Philadelphia
For the past few weeks I have been in Pennsylvania helping the Sandy storm victims. I know Pennsylvania was not as hard hit as New York and New Jersey, but this is where I was sent so, I'm making the most of it. On a recent rainy day that we … [Read More...]
