My mother in law gave us two persimmon trees. We planted them both in the front yard at the exact same time. We watered them and waited for them to grow. As you can see from these pictures, one tree grew beautifully. It had its first, beautiful fruit last year. The other tree, well, it …
We Remember You Today
There a sunbeam on a blade of grass tiny drops of gold sharp and jagged edges but beautiful to behold I found them all around me lying in places I didn’t expect I gathered them up, the little pieces heavy, as they slipped through my fingers down my dress What is this gold I thought? …
Richlands Dairy & Creamery
Richlands Dairy & Creamery If you are looking for a new adventure with delicious ice cream, Richlands Dairy & Creamery is the place. I love how they have a back porch where you can sit, rock, and relax while your kids or grandkids play. The playground was a nice surprise. We headed in that direction …
Best BBQ at Corner Market
Corner Market BBQ Your eyes are not deceiving you. There is an actual fake alien in the front of that old car, which I never spotted until I was driving away. Note this for your visit in case you want a nice photo opportunity with the alien or the UFO. I mean, a UFO at …
A Trip to the Virginia Diner
The Virginia Diner If you visit the website for the Virginia Diner, you will read “ninety years. millions served. one famous diner.” All I knew was that the sign on the highway said the restaurant had been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri, and my girls and I were starving and tired …
My Survival A Girl On Schindler’s List
“Words have not been invented to describe Auschwitz” (Finder 67). Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Knowledge of the Holocaust As a high school English teacher, Holocaust study was one of my favorite units …
How to Make Chicken Adobo
What is Chicken Adobo? Adobo is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines and is quite addictive. If you are looking for a really flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish, look no further! This delicious Filipino dish is full of tangy and savory flavors. It really will leave your taste buds wanting more. If you have …
I’ll See You Soon
I’ll See You Soon
Trying Not To Raise Little Poops
It’s Still Our Choice Aren’t we all trying not to raise little poops 💩? I mean I assume that’s the goal. We want our kids to grow up learning how to be respectful to others and to themselves. So why are we allowing cell phone and social media culture to become toxic for our kids? …
Letting Go of Old Blue
Worn Out Old Blue Our van, affectionately named Old Blue, finally decided it was done. The repairs were going to be $4400, in addition to $300 we had just spent. If you have been following us for a little while on Facebook, you know that Old Blue had already dropped us before. The girls and …