Another Fourth of July event for me is to watch the very long movie “Gettysburg.”Obviously, the movie is named for the battle fought over the first three days of July1863, which went a long way towards the ultimate resolution of the AmericanCivil War. Is it…
And just like that, Summer Reading Camp is over. Whew !! We planned, we prepped, we decorated, we anticipated…..for weeks. And, in what seems like a heartbeat, it’s over. We’re tired, and we’re kinda sad. We really enjoyed having all the kids with us,…
……Good news! Actually, great news when I drove past Franco’s on High St. and Veterans Blvd. in New Manchester and saw a sign which read “John Hale is coming to Francos.” I think all area residents mourned the closing of Franco’s after Dave Ireland devoted…
Ok, I think we are finally caught up from our Summer Reading Camp, so it’s time to get y’all caught up as well. We apologize for taking so long to update everyone, but we’ve gotta be honest, it was a busy, tiring week. And then…
A few weeks ago, I took the opportunity to describe highlights of the trip we tookto the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV, from whence wejourneyed on to the restored Colonial Capital at Williamsburg, VA. Bothdestinations are spectacular, each in its own way. Both…
So, what did y’all have for a snack today? The kiddos at the library had OCTOPI & SEAWEED with some OCEAN WATER to wash it down. The look on their faces when we showed them their snacks, was priceless. Well, once again, the SHARK…
……..I normally try to steer clear of issues that are private and sacrosanct to individuals. Abortion is one of those issues. No matter whether you are pro-life or pro-choice is a very personal matter between you and your God, whomever you might perceive him (or…
So, did you see that our Summer Reading Program and all our activities aren’t just for the kiddos? That’s right, check out our photo of our “KNOTTY” adults. If you haven’t stopped in for your KNOT Tying kit, there’s plenty waiting just for YOU.…
On Saturday morning, Tamara, Max and I said farewell to the Greenbrier andheaded to a more special place for me, Williamsburg, Virginia, a venue to whichmy visits have been fairly numerous. My first visit was with my family at age 15,in the summer of 1965.…