Category Archives: Fall

A Market in the Country

Last Saturday we spent a pleasant few hours at the grand opening of a new market managed by a friend of ours.  It’s a lovely market in a beautiful setting,  located on a ridge on Route 84 between Perry and Madison, Ohio, not too far south of  Lake Erie.   There … Continue reading

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Memories of Vancouver, Part 2 – Whistler

The Road to Whistler I love the mountains,  any mountains, so during my birthday visit to Vancouver, BC, I wanted to drive up into the mountains and see the Village of  Whistler.  We headed out of Vancouver to the Sea to … Continue reading

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A fall walk through the dunes

We have been blessed with some beautiful fall weather here on the North Coast, unusually clear, blue skies for this time of year and moderate temperatures in the 50’s.   A couple of weeks ago we took advantage of a … Continue reading

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Thanks Giving

I have a little book where I record poems, prayers and promises.  I will share one with you.  This has been a hard year for many people, and the future may look grim, but this prayer calls us to pause … Continue reading

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Nestle Baking expects shortage of canned Libby’s Pumpkin – Just Cook Your Own Pumpkin – It’s Easy!

Due to heavy rains during the harvest of pumpkins in Illinois, Nestle said growers have been prevented from picking the entire crop.  As a result, less pumpkin has been harvested and canned to be sold for pie-making.  This may lead to … Continue reading

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The agony and the ecstasy of autumn

I live in a community that does not have curbside leaf pickup.  Instead, we are forced to purchase and fill paper leaf bags.  In all honesty, I tell you this because I want your pity.   You will see why as … Continue reading

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