Mothers and Others

05.09.21 An open letter to my Mama, sweet Josie Traylor, on Mother’s Day

I wrote this back in 2013, eight Mother's Days ago. I started to write something this year and looked at older posts for pictures. I came across this and it is all so true and dear to me that I'm publishing it once again. I miss that little lady just as much today as I… Continue reading 05.09.21 An open letter to my Mama, sweet Josie Traylor, on Mother’s Day

2020, From Minnesota to Louisiana

10.08.13 Field of Dreams, Dyersville, Iowa – 02.07.20 New Field of Dreams

MLB announcedlast week that the White Sox will host the Yankees in a "Field of Dreams" game in August of 2020. The game will take place in the new stadium built next to the iconic field from the movie. There will be 8,000 seats and fans will get to the new park through the cornfields… Continue reading 10.08.13 Field of Dreams, Dyersville, Iowa – 02.07.20 New Field of Dreams

2018, Home in Amite

11.09.18 I know what I’ll be doing on Monday!

Friday, November 9, 2018 - Well, I know what I'll be doing Monday.  Starting possibly Monday but definitely Tuesday and Wednesday the temperature lows overnight in our area will be between 29 degrees and 31 degrees which is below freezing.  We can't leave the vegetables in the garden to freeze!  Too much love and effort… Continue reading 11.09.18 I know what I’ll be doing on Monday!

2018, About our RV, Dora Rental, RV life

07.16.18 What’s Dora Been Up To???

Monday, June 16, 2018 - Our sweet girl, Dora (our motor home) went out on her first vacation without us in Mid June.  A sweet family from New Orleans took her to Tennessee and Arkansas where she enjoyed a week with them. When they came back they left us with Haagen Dazs Mango Sorbet, Blue… Continue reading 07.16.18 What’s Dora Been Up To???

Amite house construction

02.11.15 Concrete is stained!

The concrete stainers just left and the floor is stained! They re-cleaned the floor and taped spaces where the spray might land on that it shouldn't   Our process does not use acid but uses acetone.  Our color is a mixture of warm walnut and cowboy something to bring out the golds we want. I'm sure… Continue reading 02.11.15 Concrete is stained!

Amite house construction

02.01.15 Family Sunday

Sunday, February 1, 2015 - Our Sunday was full of family!  Sunday morning we worshiped with Chip, Kim and Madisyn.  Chip is a "Connect Group" leader.  Their connect groups are small groups based around a common interest of that group.  Chip's is Softball.  The picture below is of all the Connect Group leaders in front… Continue reading 02.01.15 Family Sunday

Amite house construction

01.26.15 “You are my All in All” and more house framing!

Sunday, January 25, 2015 - During our Worship Service this morning one of the songs we sang was You are my All in All.  The lyrics for the verses are below (without the chorus) You are my strength when I am weak You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all… Continue reading 01.26.15 “You are my All in All” and more house framing!

Home in Hammond

09.11.14 So what’s new??

Southeastern and LSU won their games Saturday by huge amounts.  They are both powerhouses in their conferences.  The bad news is that the Saints lost (oh how it hurts to say that word) to the Dirty Birds of Atlanta by a field goal in overtime in their first regular season game.  Our defense was rotten.… Continue reading 09.11.14 So what’s new??

2014 RV Travels, Home in Hammond

08.02.14 Oddities in looking for an online jobs – not your normal job search!

I found that the best type of work for me is work I can do online from wherever we travel.  The work I do with RVillage is perfect since it's only 15 hours a week and can be done mostly any time of the day.  I usually tried to work 3.75 hours a day 4… Continue reading 08.02.14 Oddities in looking for an online jobs – not your normal job search!

2014 RV Travels, Home in Hammond

07.24.14 His Kids Special Needs Day Camp – what a blessing!, cleaning the engine and visiting with Madisyn!

Some experiences in life stay with you. No matter how many other experiences you have in life, that one sticks in the back of your mind as a very special experience. Two years ago for just one day I was blessed to be able to help with our church’s His Kids Special Needs Day Camp.… Continue reading 07.24.14 His Kids Special Needs Day Camp – what a blessing!, cleaning the engine and visiting with Madisyn!