As I type this, we are getting a beautiful, heavy rain. Wow. The window beside me is partially open, and the sound is amplified as it hits the steel roof of the patio cover. Now if I could have just stayed in bed! Oh well, can’t have everything. I’m worried about aging. I talked to [...]

There are some things that just make you go “Hmmm…” I went out to get the paper this morning and the first thing I noticed was a white object sitting in the flower bed, close to the front door. My first thought was that we didn’t have a hailstorm the night before. On closer inspection, [...]

Kraut Dog–A beautiful thing! Along with some Texas Taters on the side. Let’s eat! (More Oktoberfest Photos here)

Ein Prosit, Ein Prosit, der gemütlichkeit! Yep, it’s that time again. On Saturday, we’re headed to Fredericksburg, Texas, about a 3-hour drive from here to take part in their annual weekend of good cheer, good food and good music. It’s always the first full weekend in October and we’ve made the trip for quite a [...]

My heart goes out to the Amish people who lost their loved ones in the school shooting recently in Pennsylvania. I am amazed at how peaceful and loving they remain in the face of such evil, turning the other cheek even in the midst of their grief and sorrow. Their faith is extraordinary and inspires [...]