A Nest Amid Thorns

  Edwardian Frippery I just wrap my hair round and round my head until it resembles a short log sticking out from the back.   So easy.   N...

It has been a strange day.  It is overcast and dismal here, so unlike yesterday when the world was sunny and brilliant blue, today is a day...

Since moving to a northern climate after almost 40 years in a tropical one, I have enjoyed a lot of the cold, but I have had a good dose of...

The book is an extremely well documented story of the US Government recruitment, protection and employment of many documented Nazi SS ...

Peak time for Saratoga Springs back in its' heyday, was summer.  Late summer - August - Racing Season, to be exact.  Before it'...

OK folks, gird your loins.  I'm doing well in Boise.  I love the 4 seasons, especially fall, and the winter was mild with sunny days a ...

We spent five days in Boise and bought a house: There were a few I liked better, but the prices have skyrocketed in the past 6...

I have retired from my career of 28 years as of yesterday at 3:00pm.  I started working again when my...

I know myself well.  I often read recipes and then somewhat follow the directions, tweaking here and there, usually not for the best outcom...

My husband gave his notice of retirement in September 2016.  The agreement is that he will work until June 30, 2017 and that he will ...