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How do you spell relief? p-o-r-t-a—p-o-t-t-y. For all of those holding their breath in anticipation (including me) — the porta-potty is here!! It’s even more beautiful than I remember and this year, its been moved to a more prominent location so … Continue reading →

Since it’s now July and we’re waiting on the porta-potty, I thought we might talk about what July might have been like in 1776. When the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia during the summer of 1776, the conflict … Continue reading →

Here it is July and while I’m getting a little concerned, the countdown for the arrival of the porta-potty is still on — I expect its arrival at any time now. The July 4 celebration will certainly be different than … Continue reading →

A few days ago, someone I know had commented that the minimum wage rate should not be raised. He said (and seemed proud) that the minimum wage when he started to work was only $6.25. I’m not sure what his … Continue reading →

Well, we’ve passed the Irish Twins birthday for this year and we’re over half way to Christmas, so the the next big celebration is the great American holiday — the 4th of July. The 4th of July, America’s Independence Day, … Continue reading →

Today we’ve reach an annual milestone — six months from today, it’ll be Christmas. Of course that’s not what we celebrate today…. it’s also two of our kids’ birthdays. Dave and Chassie were both born on June 25th — one … Continue reading →

First off, Happy father’s Day. This year, it’s also the official start of summer. The June, or summer, solstice will occur at 11:32 p.m. (our time.) That’s when the sun reaches the point at which it is farthest north of … Continue reading →

In addition to Father’s Day, there’s another reason to celebrate here in West Virginia. On June 11, 1861 delegates met in Wheeling and nullified the Virginian ordinance of secession and proclaimed “The Restored Government of Virginia,” thereby refusing to secede … Continue reading →

Talk about one busy day!!! Today, June 20th is Father’s Day, the State of West Virginia’s birthday, and — it’s also the summer solstice, making it the official start of summer and the longest day of the year.  There’s just … Continue reading →

Some time back, when going through a closet, I found an old Chinese Checker game board made of plastic. It was in pretty sad shape and since Emily sometimes likes to play Chinese Checkers, I made a new board out … Continue reading →