For the first eight years of my life, our family lived in a small rented house in Steubenville, Ohio. We had a tiny yard lacking any trees, so my mom would take my siblings and me to a local park. She would pack us a picnic lunch complete with a thermos of lemonade and we would ride the bus to ...
The crime of child sexual abuse has the nation’s attention lately in a way never seen before. While we collectively, and rightfully, seek justice for these victims, let’s not forget the kids up the street, or down the holler, who are in the midst of the same horrific experiences. Last ...
Maurita the Crochet Lady here. I hope you are excited to make some lightweight earrings with me this month. These charms can also be used hanging from a simple crocheted chain as a necklace or to add to any other project. Also, the sunflower can be made with a yellow center and white petals ...
I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter like we did with family. Like I tell everyone, we live in this awesome country, so we celebrate both Easters. This week we experience the orthodox Holy Week, and I will share with you some traditions. We don’t just observe it … we live it. We ...
As I write this, we are leaving Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, after a pleasant visit. Lynnda and I left Easter Sunday afternoon for a trip to Florida and a cruise with our youngest son and his family. I’m sharing some of our experiences this week that may give you things to think ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Everyone is enjoying the beauty of spring flowering trees and shrubs around the Mid-Ohio Valley. This spring you will notice hundreds of white blooming trees along the highway, interstate and even in rural areas. Many of these white blooms belong ...
