New Ventures

New Ventures

I’ve always had a weakness for textiles, particularly table linens and upholstered chairs.  A few weeks ago, Hubby agreed to let me purchase an online upholstery course from Chair Whimsy. Wendy Conklin, “the chair stylist,” is a…
Key West in Winter (Part 2)

Key West in Winter (Part 2)

Hubby and I had one more day to play in Key West before his conference started in earnest. We decided to walk from Casa Marina, the conference hotel, to Fort Zachery Taylor.  In January, with an historic…
Key West in Winter (Part 1)

Key West in Winter (Part 1)

A few years ago, hubby’s consulting job drew us to Key Largo in January.  We rented a car one afternoon and drove 2 hours on the 7-mile bridge to Key West.  The most memorable part of that day…
The Birthday Journal

The Birthday Journal

Years ago, I witnessed a "formal" interview between my 4-year-old nephew and his father on that child's birthday. It went a little like this: My brother-in-law: “What’s your favorite color?” My nephew: “Ummmm. Bwue.” BIL: “What’s…
Scruffy Little Knoxville

Scruffy Little Knoxville

This post should have been published in November. WordPress failed me on this one and two others! Anyway, about a week after our trip to Savannah, we traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on a Friday afternoon.  Neither Hubby…
Oyster Shell Ornaments

Oyster Shell Ornaments

Every year, Hubby’s family on his mother’s side hosts a Christmas get-together for the eight siblings and their offspring.  This year, our branch of the family is in charge, and we’re gathering at the Aquarium restaurant in…