My grandmother used to tell me that the tractor man slowing us down on the way to our destination might be an angel. These boot-clad … Read More ›
Tag: summer
It was bound to happen. Sometime last week, the newness of summer vacation wore off, and the sunshine somehow seemed less glittery. “I’m bored,” a … Read More ›
Old country songs competed with the excited chatter of four little boys and the wind. Wade’s left elbow caught the breeze, while his suntanned hand … Read More ›
Patterns exist everywhere in nature, from the repeating hexagons in a beehive to the red skies at night calming sailor’s hearts. One of my favorite … Read More ›
This summer, more than ever, I wanted to fill our family’s basket full of sun-warmed, garden vegetables, juicy, ripe berries, and golden honey—but also memories. … Read More ›
Some of us are back to commuting. Some of us are just tired of staring at a screen. If you’re in either boat, I wanted … Read More ›
Summertime in Appalachia means trying to develop immunity to poison ivy and having legs decorated in countless chigger-bites. It’s long, wonderful days in a garden, … Read More ›
Summertime around the pool has been especially exciting this year. Both of my boys are floatie-free and happy as clams in the water, splashing, squealing, … Read More ›
My little explorers and I like roaming the fringe of woods and tromping overgrown paths. I like to think we keep a keen eye out … Read More ›
America needs baseball. I know, a few guys hitting and throwing a ball will hardly solve the world’s problems. Bare minimum rosters and empty stadiums … Read More ›