By David McCurdy Twenty-five years ago, I was at the Mall of America and fell in love with the large G scale trains. With my wife and three kids encouraging me - the youngest in a stroller - I bought … Continue reading
My Husband’s Wise Words
My husband, Terry, is one of the quickest thinkers I’ve ever met. No matter what attempt I make at humor, it seems he easily matches and then surpasses me, usually leading to me to laugh until I cry. … Continue reading
June’s Featured Quotations
My loyalty is measured in dollars and pennies. – Dan I wish I had been born organized instead of good looking. - Dad Why do you think you can just make unilateral decisions? - Sarah Because I get up … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Thorofare
Written by Guest Blogger John McCurdy, a backcountry ranger in Yellowstone National Park. I had been hearing about Thorofare since I arrived in Lake Village, Wyoming. It is an area of lush … Continue reading
Landscaping by Number
In my collection I have books about gardening and landscaping that I love to flip through during the spring. I also have stacks of magazines that I’ve looked through once. When I go through the second … Continue reading
May’s Featured Quotations
“I learned a new phrase to use for conflict resolution management.” – Sarah “Bang bang?” - Mom "I like seeing all these old people out – it makes me feel younger." – Greener "Looks like she’s going … Continue reading
Giveaway Winners Announced!
Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day! Thank you all of your fabulous posts and for making this giveaway a very fun success. I look forward to doing more! Okay, here's how the drawing worked...numbers … Continue reading
Personalized Garden Marker Giveaway!
Do you see this used and loved vintage silverware? In honor of Earth Day 2011, I am hosting my blog's first ever giveaway and you are invited to enter. You're welcome. What You Get A piece of your … Continue reading
The Great Couch Search
My husband and I started our married life together with a simple white couch that I inherited from a magazine that closed about a year earlier. Maybe it was cursed from the beginning. Not long after … Continue reading
My Work Life: Lost in Translation
I have owned my own business as a freelance writer for a year and a half. It used to be easy to explain what I do: “I write magazine articles and newspaper columns.” But lately the conversations all … Continue reading
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