books, Faith, Family

Celebrating America’s 250th: Between Blue & Brown There is Hazel – A Family Heritage Story & What I am Reading

I have been rereading a young adult book about the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony ~ A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower 1620, which our librarian and myself, her aide, culled from our school library a couple of years ago (and I was happy to give a new home!)...… Continue reading Celebrating America’s 250th: Between Blue & Brown There is Hazel – A Family Heritage Story & What I am Reading

Family, Home Decor, Tablescapes

Sacramento #2 Celebrates 175 Years – Odd Fellows Story

Welcome to an International Order of Odd Fellows story, my friends! Now you might be wondering why a charitable organization would be celebrating 175 years of continuous meeting. Well, that's a good question! Let's look into that and enjoy this incredible former lodge hall-turned-business building... A little history of the IOOF I have shared in… Continue reading Sacramento #2 Celebrates 175 Years – Odd Fellows Story

Christmas, Family, Holidays, photography

Cherishing Family Moments ~ Our Christmas Celebration 2025

For several years now, our whole family hasn't been able to get together due to someone having to work the next day or someone wasn't able to get the time off. However, this year everything worked out just right for our adult children and our grandson to come and visit! Mr. Ethereal and I enjoyed… Continue reading Cherishing Family Moments ~ Our Christmas Celebration 2025