Gettysburg, Ghosts, and Getaways

Despite yesterday’s flurries, I think spring has finally arrived. We had a pleasant long weekend in Gettysburg during spring break. … More

Empty Chairs at the Table

This weekend has given a glimpse of things to come. One child ventures on his first college visit and … More

In honor of a favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, I wrote a challenge for those who appreciate the “wearin’ … More

Christmas quickly approaches! Only two days until school break starts for the kids, thought I better post something before the … More

Here is another section from my father’s memoirs. It tells the story of my grandfather (Grandad), George Roche, Jr., and … More

March is finally here, one of my favorite times of year! While most of our house is sick with the … More

(Flyboys in training at Navy Air Station Corpus Christi, 1943-44, Grandpa Springer is in the front row on the far … More

Last fall, I spent a great deal of time with my mom, helping her settle in after some health issues. … More