On this Memorial Day let us remember those who gave their lives defending this flag and all that it represents. Let us remember that as the living we also have a duty to defend our freedom and the Constitution that governs us. We must vigilant, proud, and strong in our support of our great country. … Continue reading Happy Memorial Day 2019!
The Fabulous Fifties! Americans were fascinated and obsessed with rockets and jet engines and car designers gave them just that with the designs of the 1950's. Hood ornaments, tailfins, and lots of chrome reflected the culture of America at that time. 1959 brought an excess of space age details to automobile designs. Fueled by the … Continue reading Back in the day – part 2
Ah, how I love anything vintage and this display of classic cars has my name written all over it! I was not disappointed with any of them and secretly wished I could have a ride in at least one...or two...or all of them! As a child and young teen I would see some of these … Continue reading Back in the day – part 1
The cover of the book intrigued me, but even so it was such a chilling thought that I couldn't pick it up to flip through it. What if...the vision of the view from the open door on the boat on D-Day floated into my mind as I thought of the ones who fought and died … Continue reading What if…
The 1928 Ott Hotel in Liberty isn't quite what you expect to find in an old building, but it is fun and very unique. Hop on over to Doorway Into the Past to see what I mean!
Antique firetruck - March 18, 2012 - Houston Texas
A sure sign of spring is the blooms of Mountain Laurel on the scrappy little tree in my front yard. After a month or so of grey, drizzzly days this morning the sun rose in a cloudless sky. What a welcome relief just to have a sunny day. The temperature rose up into the … Continue reading And suddenly – it’s spring
After a long absence I've returned to blogging and I'm excited about the many things I've collected to write about during the past few months! My first post is about a building that has been a familiar landmark on the San Antonio, Texas cityscape since 1965. For several years I worked in an adjacent building … Continue reading The Wedgwood Senior Living complex
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Four Paws and Two Humans Traveling Down The Road of Retirement
A Vermont innkeeper's recipe box of seasonal vintage dishes, reimagined for today's cooks.
Behind the door of every old building there's a story waiting to be revealed...
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Growing and harvesting a bounty of blessings in my potager.
RV, other Travels and Home Life in Retirement
Make every moment count
histories of unconventional southerners
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Tales From The Law Office
Sports, Life and Other Commentary
The Bold, Beautiful and Bizarre World of Royal Millinery
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Food and More
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It ain't all moonlight and magnolias
Mississippi architecture, preservation, old buildings every where, and on occasion, country philosophy and soap-boxing.
Small Simple Things of Life 