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I am from a long line of horticulturists. Marla’s plants do very well with her loving care. My grandfather had a large greenhouse and grew beautiful orchids. My Mom and grandmother knew the names of just about every flower and plant. But, alas, my talents are not at…
I was going to light candles for my birthday cake, but there would be so many it would be a major fire hazard! At my stage of life every birthday is a big event. It’s funny how one’s mind reflects on the past and the present…
“I believe in the quote…Life’s a Feast, Enjoy Every Bit.” My 2025 birthday dinner was simple but very special” with a little salad, a great pizza…a superb wine! Please be my quest as I share some of my favorite meals in…
I’ve probably used 5 or 6 different types of cameras over the years. Today I use my iPhone about 95% of the time! The photo above at the Samuel P. Taylor State Park is a special place for my family. 6:30 AM with grandson Vaughan at the…
I really enjoy looking at all my favorite photos of the past year. I take quite a few, so it is difficult to edit them down to my absolutes favs! I decided I to do a part 1 & 2. The photo above is Marla enjoying dinner outside at Vintage…
I’ve been reflecting on the past year and how grateful I am on so many levels. Sometimes it it easy and understandable to focus too much on the negatives and the chaos in the world. Through it all I try very hard to be cheerful, hopeful, more patient…
I cherish memories of the Christmas season past and present. This is Marla with Lisa this year at her home. I’m with Santa at Capwells in Oakland. I’m probably in heavy discussion about the size of my weekly allowance. Stacy’s family at our house…
Marla and I celebrated an early Christmas at Stacy and Stan’s lake house on Cedar Creek Lake in Texas. The family will be touring India during the Holidays so we were happy to join them for early Christmas festivities. Vaughan is home for Christmas break from Auburn University…
We spent a day touring the historic Normandy beaches and a visit to the The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, honors American troops who died in the Normandy landings and the Battle of Normandy that followed. …
The seaport town of Honfleur captivated Marla and I on many levels. I’ll take you on a visual tour of the town to see the areas we loved. The aerial view above shows “Vieux Bassin” or “Old Harbour”. Honfleur’s most famous painter…