Family

There's a field on Highway 107 in front of the local elementary school that is a riot of colorful flowers from daffodils on through the blooming seasons. Right now it's cosmos and it's glorious!

The Sylva Herald is a treasured part of life in Jackson County. It chronicles local events and features local history and lore as well. Although this weekly newspaper is a source of Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century history it's definitely a Twenty-First Century...

Today we were blessed with a visit from our long time friends, Stan & Elaine. We are four members of a group of six friends who for the most part go back to high school days. Karen's a latecomer to the group having joined in junior college. Stan and Steve though...

These weeks leading up to Deck Day tend to be a bit busy with projects and lists. This May is no exception. But we also enjoy pausing to enjoy the glory that is Springtime in the mountains. This evening we're winding up a busy and productive day with a bit of...

We arrived at Amtrak's Greenville station at 4:54AM, right on schedule. Fifteen minutes later we were pulling into the parking lot of the Waffle House at Traveler's Rest, SC. Yes! Traveler's Rest! Nothing like a Waffle House when you are in need of coffee and...

Everyone was up early and out of the house by 7AM headed to Shawmut and a Red Line ride to the Amtrak terminal at South Station. At nineteen months Linus is in incredible awe of the "big trains" and totally unaware that when Nana and Grandpop get onto one of the...

Oh, the joys of a puddle! Especially when the weather is warm and adults indulgent! Linus carried a rock with him as he led his dad and grandparents on a walk around the block to a wonderful puddle that was just deep enough for a satisfying splash when he dropped his...

One of the most exciting aspects of Linus' life thes days are castle blocks. These EXÍN Castillos blocks were a gift from Santa to Greg in 1986. Now decades later Greg's enjoying them again as he shares the experience with Linus. We two are also getting down on the...

What a glorious day in May! Greg made the suggestion that we meet up with him for lunch. Linus napped in his stroller for the "T" ride to Dewey Square where the adults savored gourmet food truck fare while the little man noshed on Linus friendly food from home. Once...

Linus awakened this morning to the surprise of more house guests! Ed and Jane arrived last evening for an impromptu visit. A Happy Mother's Day text message led to the realization that we and they were all in New England and they modified their plans to make a stop in...