At the beginning of the year I posted a few goals for the year. You can find that post here. In the interests of accountability, I’m posting an update to keep myself on track. As of right now (half way through … Continue reading →
The beach is a wonderful place for people who like to collect interesting things. When I’m out walking on the sand, I often see people carrying bags or buckets of shells. The shore offers an enormous variety of sizes, colors, … Continue reading →
I will shortly be unveiling a new and, I hope, improved version of my website. I still like my current site, but it’s been around for ten years or so, and it’s starting to look dated. The narrow main column … Continue reading →
(This story is best read from the beginning. Go here to read part one if you haven’t already) Next class would be Herbology. Professor Snickerdoodle instructed the students in general on caring for plants, then provided each one with a … Continue reading →
On September 30th of this year, my grandson Liam, turned nine years old. He requested a Harry Potter-themed party and did he ever get one! Normally for a birthday Liam would get to choose an outing for the whole family … Continue reading →
Possibly the most awesome and challenging puzzle I’ve ever put together.
Continue reading →The neighborhood where I live, Sunset Hills, in Greensboro, North Carolina, has a unique and unusual Christmas tradition. A few weeks before Christmas, the balls start going up in the trees. Beautiful colored balls made from chicken wire shaped into … Continue reading →
It’s a new-ish tradition in the McCullough household. One weekend day a few weeks before Christmas a few family members and friends gather here for a day of serious cookie baking and decorating. This year my daughter Liz and her … Continue reading →
Fifty years ago today, I made the most important promise of my life when I married my husband. We were both young. I was 19; he was 22. I was in my junior year at university and he was in … Continue reading →
On a beautiful, bright day we set off on different adventures. We all caught a bus in Keswick to a couple of towns a bit distant. Steph and Freya got off at one stop that was the starting point for … Continue reading →