A New Beginning On the first day of school, we loaded up and headed out. This is the first year my younger daughter starts school much later than my older ones, so as we drove around I had time to really take in the scenery. I saw two parents standing outside with their child on …
One of my favorite summer quotes is by L.M. Montgomery, who says “I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” Everyone seems a little happier during this time of year, especially if you get to escape the realities of life by floating in a pool. Even …
Summer Dessert I’m excited to share my favorite new dessert for summer! These banana pudding cups are so cute and light. Stick them in the fridge to chill and they will make the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Endless Banana The ingredients for this recipe are minimal. You can fix these cups very …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
