I cannot imagine a more beautiful summer day.  We arrived at Union Station in downtown Chicago at 10:30 AM.  Getting off the train... ...

Jackie and the kids spent the night -- because we had to GET UP BEFORE 6:00 AM to drive to Princeton, Illinois to catch the train into Chica...

We have this new thing we're doing -- TMBC has a Featherweight sewing day on Friday. Turns out, getting together once a week just isn...

Grandma Camp is winding down. It's been a wonderful summer with the kids. I only lost my temper and patience once or twice (each day, ...

One of the reasons I am willing to suffer the Iowa HEAT and HUMIDITY is what it does for the garden.  My two favorite the hot weather crops ...

THIS year, as Becky and I were discussing the possibilities for our fall visit, we heard from another roommate, who would love to be a part ...

Every Fall, I look forward to a few road trips. John and I usually do a Wisconsin Cheese Tour...and I always get together with my old colle...