• Old One-Room Schoolhouse
    Thoughts

    Haunted Properties

    Recently, I saw two properties for sale in my hometown of Gainesboro, TN. Both hold memories for me, one of happy and the other of sad times. Reading the comments people make about both properties is most interesting. Some say…

  • Christmas Tree Stand
    Holidays

    Rotating Tree Stand

    I’ve been wanting a rotating tree stand for several years.  I’ve seen them on some of the craft blogs I follow.  I thought it would be wonderful to see the ornaments on the back side as the tree slowly rotated…

  • French Desserts
    Holidays

    Early Thanksgiving

    Today, I accomplished something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time: prepare a seven-course French meal.  I studied the menu options, and it didn’t seem that difficult.  You follow along in the order in which the courses are served. …

  • Your Only Limit is YOU
    Thoughts

    Transferable Skills

    Today, I had the opportunity to speak to a professional group and selected Transferable Skills as my topic.  These skills are valuable regardless of whether you’re still working, retired, volunteering, or leading community activities. They represent who you are and…

  • Pancake & Rose Petals
    Little Ones

    Final Journey

    I took my final ride with my girl on the way to the mountains yesterday, taking her back to where she was born 18 years ago. A precious little girl named Morgan wanted a kitten, and when she saw the…

  • Red Barn Dinner Theater
    Adventure

    Dinner Theater

    My first introduction to Dinner Theatre was in 1967.  The venue was called the Red Barn, which had just opened its doors in Nashville, TN.  After the meal was served, the stage descended from the ceiling and settled in among…