My New Car
It was over 10 years ago that my daughter took this picture of me picking up my new 2016 Subaru WRX. After driving it for three fun-filled years, I wrote … Continue Reading My New Car
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 9
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 8 Now I was ready to tackle those last two processes: railings and windows. A nice feature of this kit is it … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 9
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 8
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 7 I fortunately had six more strips that I had purchased “just in case” I needed more and after painting and using … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 8
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 7
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 6 Once the walnut strips arrived, I was ready to begin laying them on the deck. Deck boards often come in 8-foot … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 7
End of My Running?
Yes, it seems that my running days are nearing an end. I started running in 1992 and except for several times when I suffered injuries, I have run continuously since. … Continue Reading End of My Running?
Goodbye Charlie’s
How do you say goodbye to a store that you have been shopping at for over 45 years? And not just any store, but an independent, full-service meat market that … Continue Reading Goodbye Charlie’s
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 6
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 5 With the garage door in place, I could now pick up in the instructions with the next steps. First was to … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 6
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 5
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 4 Once I laid down two rows of 21 squares, I discovered I had two problems. First, I had not carefully ensured … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 5
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 4
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 3 With the carpet tape down on the loft floor, I was ready to cut the 1/2-inch-wide birch strips into varying lengths … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 4
Winter Puzzling 2026
Usually, during the month of April, once spring has arrived and the dismal cold weather is behind us, I like to bring you a post about the puzzles I did … Continue Reading Winter Puzzling 2026
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 3
Continued from: A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 2 You may recall where we left off, I mentioned I had found a simpler solution that would eliminate the need for … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 3
A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 2
Continued from: Another Doll House? – Phase 1 Now I was ready to paint the exterior walls which would require two separate steps: first painting the walls and then painting … Continue Reading A Miniature Garage Loft – Phase 2
Another Doll House? – Phase 1
It was over a year ago that I finished building what I thought would be my last doll house—this one for my niece’s daughter. As I was putting up all … Continue Reading Another Doll House? – Phase 1
Dad’s Last Sermon in Memphis
It has been over two years since I last wrote about my dad’s sermons. I have mentioned in previous posts that my dad over his lifetime wrote over 750 sermons … Continue Reading Dad’s Last Sermon in Memphis
Our 2025 Anniversary Trip – Day 2 & Departure
The next morning after enjoying coffee on our balcony, we took an app ride-hailing service to see Vizcaya. A National Historic Landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a 1916 waterfront estate home with 32 … Continue Reading Our 2025 Anniversary Trip – Day 2 & Departure
Our 2025 Anniversary Trip – Arrival & Day 1
For our last two anniversary trips, travelling in October or November provided us with a very nice but on the cold side adventure. This year, I suggested to my wife … Continue Reading Our 2025 Anniversary Trip – Arrival & Day 1
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