Halloween is fast approaching, which means that October 31st will once more provide us with an entire day dedicated to celebrating the gruesome and macabre!
“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings; now, for October eves!” ~Humbert Wolfe I
Maggie reminded me on Saturday that September is half over and we still haven’t decorated for fall. “Get ready for tomorrow,” she told me. “We’re
I grew up with pets and spent a good deal of time on a farm. Animals were just part of everyday life, and although the
As summer winds down and we march closer to the beginning of school, I’m reminded of my own school days. Some years I was ready
When I was young, my parents frequently packed all eleven of us kids in a wood-paneled station wagon loaded down under the weight of my
When my friend Rachel got engaged last year, we were all thrilled that at long last she had found her Prince Charming. She had joked
Last October, for our ten year anniversary, my husband Ryan and I decided that we would celebrate our wedding anniversary in a commemorative manner. We
There’s nothing quite like summer to put me in a patriotic mood. Fireworks extend from the Fourth of July through small town festivals and large
A good friend of mine was married in a lovely evening ceremony at the historic Landmark Building in downtown St. Paul just before Christmas. The
I don’t know about you, but as summer gets underway and the days become longer, I’m thrilled with the extra daylight. Awaking at 5:30 a.m.
Warm weather is upon us, flowers are in full bloom, and nature is once again serving up a splendid backdrop for any celebration. The season