Yes, West Virginia is Really a State

Some person I have just met:  “Where are you from?” Me:  “West Virginia.” Some person I have just met: ” Oh really, I have a friend in Richmond.  Maybe you know them.” Yes, this conversation actually happened. It makes me wonder about the educational system.  I mean I had to learn the names (and capitals) […]

Still Running on Empty

It was one week ago that I made the discovery of our almost empty propane tank.  (In case you missed that little story, you can click here.) So, here’s a photo of the gauge today: Yes, it still looks about the same as last week.  Although, it is a little lower. This is the second […]

God’s Hand and A Burnt Church

It has taken us quite a while to find a church that fit since we moved.  It actually did not happen until last winter. We were late (as we often are) for a service at a church that did not seem like the right fit.  Thus, instead of going in late, we decided to try […]

The Birthday Cakes

My daughter had two birthday cakes  this year. Okay, one of them was not technically a “cake”, but it was just the same to her and better for us. The other one was an actual cake that she asks for every year.   She always wants a strawberry cake with strawberry filling.  She usually asks for […]