I’m a Yankee, born and raised in the Great Lakes State. However, many of life’s most valuable lessons were taught…
Monthly Musings
Spring Training with “The Cloudbuster Nine”
As spring training approaches, you might enjoy reading about a lost piece of baseball and WWII history: The Cloudbuster Nine:…
Empty Nests, Goat Rescue, and Alfred Hitchcock
I hope your holiday season included delicious meals and memorable adventures with family and friends and 2024 is off to…
My Favorite Things: A 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Searching for some unique gift ideas? Check out some of my favorite finds from the past year! 1. Barbour Boots:…
The Power of Reunions
Chad and I were honored to attend the 716th Military Police Battalion Vietnam Reunion in Des Moines, Iowa, last month.…
The Mystery of the Silver Spoon
In the late 1800s, a series of events unfolded, which led to a unique collection of British antiques, historical documents,…
Take the Long Way to The Big Easy
The first and last days of vacations are often a flurry of exhausting drives, pushing the limit for those extra…
Habits or Memories?
Welcome February! Have those resolutions become habits or memories? I’m attempting to make weight lifting a habit plus a bit…
“…and the seasons they go round and round…”
I was hoping to share updates throughout this summer’s book tour. What a lovely adventure! I met so many interesting…
What a busy but lovely adventure this week! I’m particularly proud of my daughter, Mary, who stepped out of her…