Here and Now

Interesting the way things seem to change, I thought. Or do they really change all that much? You see what you look for, so I began looking comparatively at here and now versus then.

Do you ever catch yourself thinking about the good old days? A time when things were simpler and less busy? We recently watched a movie and the girl in it was fascinated with the Regency period. My tastes don’t run back quite that far, but I do find the 1940s and 50s to be quite […]

Independence Day – Remembering Our Heritage

Independence Day

Independence Day – Remembering Our Heritage Independence Day is such a special and important day in America’s history. 241 years ago, God-fearing men signed a document declaring men capable of self-government. What a responsible and remarkable milestone! Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. It is a monumental document and he did […]

Biltmore Estate – Lady on the Hill

Biltmore Estate - Lady on the Hill

Biltmore Estate – Lady on the Hill Recently, I had the breathtaking opportunity to visit Biltmore Estate! It is amazing! Gorgeous! Remarkable! Phenomenal! And I can’t wait to go back! While there, I discovered a fascinating book: Lady on the Hill – How Biltmore Became an American Icon. It is an incredibly interesting story – I […]