Will someone please tell me how it's the middle of November already? Happy Monday to all, by the way. I don't tell you enough, but I really appreciate you stopping by! I know your time could be spent elsewhere, so I'm honored you want to spend a few minutes at My Place. I hope by now you know you are ALWAYS welcome. As you know if you're a regular here, last week was one of "critical timing" at our house. Everything had to hit *just right* if we're going to stay on schedule to move out of our old house and into our new temporary quarters at Wild Rose Farm by the end of the month. Monday began with a rental delivery and lots of trench digging. Thanks, Renaissance ... Keep Reading...
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Paying tribute . . .
trib·ute an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration Two days ago, on a cloudy and cooler-than-usual November day in south Texas, a veteran was laid to rest. Following a service led by his two brothers-in-law (Renaissance Man being one of them), family and friends drove down country roads from the church to the cemetery. Cars moved to the shoulder, stopping in respect as the funeral procession passed. At the graveside, the flag-draped casket was moved into place as family and friends watched. Three uniformed grandsons stood at attention. Two Marines and one Navy sailor. All in only their second decade of life. Each one struggling to hold back ... Keep Reading...
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Adventure on the Horizon!
Since our big, beautiful old house in town is selling, we began the search for a house to rent while we prepare to build our Finally Farmhouse. We found one potentially viable house. One. Super tiny (we'd still need to rent storage) and only three blocks from our present house—rather than closer to the farm where we'll be overseeing construction—it was not a very good option. And so we've decided to be adventuresome. After living in over 3000 square feet of classic, high-ceilinged gorgeousness for more than a decade, we'll soon be moving directly to the farm and living in this baby. Some say building a house is one of the hardest things a couple can do ... Keep Reading...
