So we got this box... Mom said it was a loveseat for the sewing room. I examined it from all angles, and I honestly didn't think she was right this time. Every now and then something gets delivered and she's forgotten what she ordered. I watched with interest as she started unpacking the box. I …
Well, maybe more than one. . . I have mentioned before that my father was a man of many talents and many interests. If you've read "What the Doctor Ordered", you've seen (part of) his collection of antique bottles. As with the bottles, I have also become the custodian of his coin collection. Lest I …
"Who was that?" asked our new friend as the taxi sped away. Panda had run to the edge of the street to get a better look. "I know who I hope it wasn't," I said. "We had issues with some men in a taxi like that when we were in Tokyo for the Olympics." The …
"Hey, is that Daddy?" Panda and I were looking at some old pictures on Mom's computer. We only know Daddy from pictures, but I was pretty sure Panda was right. "Yes, that's him," I replied. "You can tell by his happy smile and disposition." Panda nodded. "It looks like they were at Cayucos," he observed. …
There was a time when the students at Augustana College, in Rock Island, Illinois, were living the typical 1917 college life. As a seminary student, my grandfather, Emil Johnson, was highly involved in the college experience. In this photo of the Augustana football team, Emil is in the front row, second from right. Sports and …
So Mom had been telling me it was almost time for my yearly shots. But I had kind of forgotten about it, and was enjoying a nice nap in my red chair, when before I knew it. . . …I found myself in my cat carrier in the garage. This did not bode well. When …
I'm sure you've seen these before. Known as plant stakes, fairy sticks, fairy wands, I knew I had to try making some as soon as I saw them. While I sincerely doubt there are any fairies in my garden, (or faeries, if you are keeping up with Chris Hall's latest story from Luna's Online), I …
Okay, I know this is a rooster. But I really liked my title. Anyway, awhile back, a friend "commissioned" a mosaic rooster for a tray she had. She paid me in stained glass, which if you ask me, is the way to go! Excited to make my first "commissioned" piece, I went online to look …
The cold water in the guest bathroom sink hadn't worked for at least 23 years. Only the hot water worked. Which was fine, as long as we told the guests to wash their hands quickly while the "hot" water was still "cold" enough to do so comfortably. With the hot water heater located only a …
A new goal for 2021 Did you ever think of becoming a social media influencer? I did, when I saw this photo on Pinterest the other day. As usual, whenever I see a cool idea on Pinterest, my first thought is, "I could do that!" Not that I thought I could redo my pantry to …