“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Creating Memorable Easter Traditions

    Good morning. How are you today, friend? Today is a good day; I can feel it deep in my bones. The birds are singing sweet melodies in the trees, the sun is shining brightly, and there are pretty flowers blooming… Continue reading

    Creating Memorable Easter Traditions
  • The Charming Story of Norma: A Tribute to Memories

    Good morning, friend. I hope your weekend was swell. Today I thought I would tell you about my friend Norma. She lived across the street from me on that wide street that we both grew up on, a place filled… Continue reading

    The Charming Story of Norma: A Tribute to Memories
  • Weekend Reflections on Neighbors and Nostalgia

    Hello, friend, and happy Friday. You made it! I hope you have some fun plans for this weekend. Here, it is going to be gorgeous weather, so I plan to get out and power wash my fence. I also need… Continue reading

    Weekend Reflections on Neighbors and Nostalgia
  • Cherished Memories of the Estep Family

    Hello Friend. Today I thought I would share with you about the Estep family. Mr. and Mrs. Estep lived in the house up the street from us. They were an elderly couple when I was young, with stories etched in… Continue reading

    Cherished Memories of the Estep Family
  • A dinner party and a memory

    Hello and good morning. Did you have a good weekend? It was rainy and cold here. Sunday evening, a bunch of lady youth sponsors from my church and I hosted a dinner for some teenage girls. We had 9 girls… Continue reading

    A dinner party and a memory
  • Memories of the Mustoe Family and Their House

    Hello friend. It’s Friday, yay for the weekend. On Wednesday, I shared with you about the neighborhood and house I grew up in. Today, I thought I would share about a house that was in the neighborhood where the Mustoe… Continue reading

    Memories of the Mustoe Family and Their House
  • Memorable Stories from My Childhood

    Hello friend, how are you? Did you know today is International Children’s Book Day? Do you have a favorite storybook from when you were young? I do. I have several. When I was in grade school, there was a Scholastic… Continue reading

    Memorable Stories from My Childhood
  • A birthday and a little treasure

    Hello, friend, and happy Monday. Today is my birthday. I am 53 years old. I wonder where all the time went. When I was a child, I couldn’t wait for the next thing. I remember in middle school I couldn’t… Continue reading

    A birthday and a little treasure
  • Treasure hunting and a celebration

    Hello friend! It’s Friday; do you have big plans for the weekend? Now that it is spring, are you ready to fire up the grill and cook out? Or do you cook out all year long? I didn’t use my… Continue reading

    Treasure hunting and a celebration
  • Tea towels, coasters, and home decor.

    Hello friend! How are you this morning? Today is going to be a good day, I just know it. Some items came in recently for me to restock in my booth. I’ve had some requests for my Jefferson City, MO… Continue reading

    Tea towels, coasters, and home decor.