Monthly Archives: August 2021

For me, this is the perfect morning of an overcast sky, 70-degrees, a gentle breeze, very low humidity, Erma laying by my chair, Chief noisily licking himself, and The Sisters valiantly running alongside the fence as they chase a squirrel … Continue reading →

During the summer of 1977, Mother, my younger two siblings and I traveled down to West Palm Beach, Florida to spend time with my Aunt Joyce and her daughters, Kim and Debbie. We spent the first night in Knoxville, Tennessee, … Continue reading →

Right now, as 1:00 PM approaches, it’s still fairly comfortable on the deck at 82-degrees and the humidity in the mid-70s while a breeze, the deck umbrella’s and a table fan keep me cool. Erma and Bailey, with mouths hanging … Continue reading →

I found this item on social media and it was listed as being published this past week; however, I remembered seeing it a while back. The first publication I could find was March 2020, not August 5, 2021. This is … Continue reading →

It’s a warm wind blowing on the deck, rattling all the wind chimes, making the trees sound like rushing waves on a beach, and swirling already fallen leaves about the yard and deck. The humidity is already on overload and … Continue reading →

It was a day of sleep. Much, much sleep. I tried to read; I fell back to sleep. I tried to watch documentaries; I fell back to sleep. I tried… I fell back to sleep. The dogs were fed and … Continue reading →

This morning I completed Jon Meacham’s THOMAS JEFFERSON: THE ART OF POWER and I cannot say enough about this book and how much I loved it. Much of Jefferson’s life I already knew but Mr. Meacham turned this enormous man’s … Continue reading →

Two dear friends and fellow Mary Lincoln scholars, Valerie and Jo Ann, sent me the most wonderful letter and this facemask. On one side the facemask has images of President Lincoln. The other side has strawberries and flowers to acknowledge … Continue reading →

Author Jon Meacham wrote in his Pulitzer Prize winning THOMAS JEFFERSON, THE ART OF POWER, that the Adams and Jefferson friendship had been a victim of the passions of the 1790s Mutual friend and fellow founding father, Benjamin Rush, desired … Continue reading →

It is approaching 9:00 PM and except for returning inside to prepare meals, use the restroom, and to take a nap, my entire day was spent on the deck. I could not be happier. I began using bone broth per … Continue reading →

Anne Frank captured Acting on tip from a Dutch informer, the Nazi Gestapo captures 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family in a sealed-off area of an Amsterdam warehouse. The Franks had taken shelter there in 1942 out of … Continue reading →

I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful morning with the 61-degree weather which to some might feel like freezing. The birds are in full chorus, the Shroyer Road traffic swishing by, the Rumpke waste collection clanging about while their brakes … Continue reading →

When I saw the forecast was to only have temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, I jumped at the chance to set up shop on my deck and I am loving it. The Quartet seems to appreciate an extended … Continue reading →

It was a short teaching day. Laura and I ate dinner at Chuy’s and I had the best chicken enchilada. Of course, it’s always great to spend time with Laura. Back at home I climbed into my chaise lounge on … Continue reading →

This is a post by DailyOM. We all have a story to tell, whether we publish it or keep it for just ourselves or family; allow yourself to be heard. Everyone, at one time or another, has wanted to express … Continue reading →

The day is bright and sunny with 59-degrees sponsoring this morning that is already filled with activity beyond The Haasienda. I always take my 7:15 AM coffee chat with Joshua, and two days a week, with David added, in my … Continue reading →