Two years ago I decided to start this website. I had been collecting artifacts and ideas for many years and felt the need to research them, write about them, and share those findings. I hope you learned something new, or I inspired you, or at least made you smile on a dreary day! Here are […]
Silent Keys When I was young, my Dad woke me up late at night and whispered, “Shh, come listen.” Mother would have never approved of me being up so late, but Dad was the kind who tended to break rules if there was an adventure to be had. And I was always ready to be his side-kick in […]
Sleds have been moving heavy objects and people over snow for hundreds of years. That is all well in good, but I consider the best use of a sled, is for fun! Three Generations of Sledding: Let’s start with my Mom’s Generation: My mother’s face would light up when […]
The Magic of Snow There is something special about snow falling. Falling soft and light as it is right now outside my window. The first real snow storm of the year. Snow. Oh, how I feel bad for those who have never experienced snow. Especially children who never built […]
Visiting with Santa Claus is a joyous magical experience. At least that is what we adults seem to remember. This often distorted childhood memory drives us to repeat the tradition with our own children. We toss out our constant warning to our kids to avoid strangers and take them to meet a big hairy one. […]