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...About: Nanette
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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 Auburn know...
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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 oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
Heat oven...
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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 roads. HATE THEM! You pay to drive on some of the crappiest roads...
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