Faith, Fall, Family, Travel Come Along to Silobration in Waco, Texas November 7, 2019

Featured Video Play Icon It took me this long to go to Texas. Thank you Know How Tours https://www.knowhowtours.com who put together an incredible trip to witness the “spin off” sensation of Chip and Johanna Gaines in Waco. We were there during their annual Silobration and this was the 5th year. It’s incredible. The vibes and goodness fill the...

Meet Oliver October 13, 2019 in Dogs, poodle

We have a new puppy. We would like to introduce you to Oliver. He is a miniature brown poodle from Old Lyme, Connecticut but his breeder is Ellen Calkins who is originally from Hamburg, NY. We are so thankful for the beautiful job she...

After Lincoln – His son Robert October 2, 2019 in History, Robert Todd Lincoln, Travel

Chances are you have never heard of Hildene. I mean, have you? A three hour stop to Hildene was part of our itinerary of our Know How Tour to the beautiful states of Vermont and New Hampshire. I shrugged. Ok, let’s see what this...

Summer of 2019 September 5, 2019 in Chautauqua Institute, Dogs, Faith, Memories, poodle, Summer, Traditions, Travel

Summer of 2019. The weather was gorgeous! It started out with a beautiful high school graduation in Pasadena for our niece Lauren. We are so glad we made the trip. What a difference it makes to be there. It’s so enjoyable to swim outside,...

African Lion Safari July 30, 2019 in Memories, Travel

No doubt you have heard the commercials for African Lion Safari. You have probably heard the tag line – Go Wild. I can’t believe I have never been there. Thanks to Know How Tours, I finally took advantage of experiencing an adventure there. It...

Cape May June 19, 2019 in Memories, Travel

Let me say this – Cape May, New Jersey far exceeded my expectations. It was a little Cape Cod with the salt ocean air and the colorful hydrangeas, a little Chautauqua Institute with he big Victorian homes and front porches.  It’s the oldest Seashore...

Yes, It’s A Big Deal May 23, 2019 in Memories, Traditions

I’m just a big old softie. Graduation is a big deal, no matter where you graduate from. I had no reason to attend the Nardin Academy graduation except to experience again the beautiful tradition and to witness something just so precious. Congratulations young ladies....

The Ark Encounter April 27, 2019 in Faith, Travel

The Ark Encounter. Not You Normal Theme Park.  If you are curious about the Biblical account of Noah’s Ark, I have the place for you. A place that brings the story of Noah’s Ark to life.  It’s called the Ark Encounter. It’s a full...

Our First Cruise April 22, 2019 in Travel

  Have you ever taken a cruise? We are fresh off our very first cruise, I thought I would share some take aways.     First, let me say we have never been on a cruise and never had any desire to go on...

1 Second A Day ll April 9, 2019 in Dogs, Faith, Friends, Life, Memories, Travel, Wedding

Life is made up of seconds. We can’t help but notice how time slips away. Life is like a mystery too, we really have no idea how long we have here on earth even if we do everything right. This is my second edition...