West Springfield Detour This Weekend . . .
A word of warning if you’re coming to see our lovely booth at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA this weekend . . . The Route 5/Memorial Avenue Bridge Rotary will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Click on this link for more information and...
Enjoying Life at Your Own Pace . . .
Greetings from Syracuse, New York – where the high temperature can be 86 on Saturday and 56 on Sunday and the locals don’t bat an eye . . . This is a long shot from the road at SRC Arena on the campus of Onondaga Community College. This place is really nice...
Happy Birthday, Zoe . . . and a “Grandchild” in the Landscape
It was actually yesterday, but I preferred to leave Memorial Day uncluttered for those who have truly earned our respect. Eight years old, but forever my puppy... Happy Birthday, Zoe. And this sight is from the landscaping in my backyard. There is a story behind...
A Final Goodbye with Honors . . .
Karen asked me to share this with all of you – of course, if you are in our area you are invited to attend . . .
Cleaning Out My Cell Phone Pictures . . . and An Absence Excuse
Other than a brief appearance last Friday when the Distress Color of the Month came out, I have been off the grid – again – for a month. So it’s time to catch up. This will be in mostly chronological order, with some minor detours along the way . . . This...
May Distress Color of the Month
Here it is – the May Distress Color of the Month . . . Order yours now – get all six items and save 20% off the MSRP with free shipping in the Continental U.S. -- http://bit.ly/1GCyNWd And yes, I know I have been off the grid again – several of you have asked about...
I Didn’t Know She Had It In Her . . .
Talked with Mom and Dad last night on my way home from the bowling alley – Dad spent much of the time adding details to some pictures he texted to Blake and me during the week. Mom has started hiking with him. Not the...
Hello and Goodbye . . .
This is the hello – to the April Distress Color of the Month . . . I guessed purple . . . again . . . and it wasn’t . . . again. But Fossilized Amber will be coming soon – order yours now! The complete set is 20% off the MSRP with free shipping in the...
Arrangements . . .
Memorial Gathering for David Ihle A Memorial Gathering in honor of David Ihle will be held at Marco’s Paper, 25 West Whipp Road, Centerville, OH 45459 on Friday, April 3, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. After a Prayer and Scripture Reading, his family will share...
A Loss in the Marco’s Family . . .
Please keep Karen, her children (Michael, Scott & Ashley) and their families in your prayers. There is no easy way to say this, especially when it’s unexpected – David Ihle died this morning. For the locals, he was the big guy sitting at our front...