Christmas in Wilmore 2011 This week we had two different families invite us to "Christmas in Wilmore." We were treated to a special sunset as we journeyed the 25 minutes from our house to the lovely town of Wilmore, Kentucky. Wilmore Kentucky may be my favorite small town in America. It is no
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12/04/2011
Another Favorite Seed Catolgue - Johnny's Johnny's does not have the best prices, however it has an excellent selection of seeds and some of the best tools for gardeners. Johnny's has the best varieties of many different seeds. It's big strength is how it provides comparison charts throughout th
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12/01/2011
How's the Market in Lexington's Most Desired Zip Code 40502 40502 includes Chevy Chase, The University of Kentucky and the Lakes areas. These generally are homes that are in established neighborhoods. They are all close to downtown, the University of Kentucky and the major hospitals. Many of
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11/30/2011
Why are Grandchildren so Much Funnier than their parents? "Tell Grammie to turn on the water and give it a try Granpa." I am working at my computer in my office when the confident order from my 4 year old grandson is pronounced. I start to rise from my chair when it dawns on me that Sam may no
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11/28/2011
Senninger Plumbing Pulls Through Again May battle with the kitchen drain was finally put on hold Saturday night. I gave up!!! I am not a plumber but when it is a holiday weekend and the costs are high I will give anything a try. But after breaking a snake and nearly breaking my back I just cal
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11/28/2011
Once a DAWG always a DAWG but Learning to Appreciate the Cats I grew up watching and rooting for the University of Washington football. I got hooked on the Huskies when I was ten years old and the mauled the Wisconsin badgers in the Rose Bowl. Wisconsin was rated number won and we beat them 44-
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11/27/2011
I just want to encourage everyone I know to think about participating in this effort to honor the men and women who gave the supreme sacrifice for our country. Thanks so much Debbie Malone for bringing this to my attention. As a veteran of the Viet Nam era I am most grateful for caring people s
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11/25/2011
Negotiating 101, No Beard, No Flannel Nightgowns - And 40 Years of Snuggling Sometimes negotiating gets a little rough and even nasty. I have had the good fortune this year of having mostly very easy transactions to negotiate. In most cases even if there were some serious disagreements we have
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11/25/2011
A Good Time, A Great Meal and A Grand Dessert We just returned from my son's house where we were gathered with family and friends for a wonderful meal. The cranberries and green beans are always my favorite but that sweet potato casserole that my daughter in law Hannah makes is so good. I grew
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11/24/2011
Murphy's Law Strikes Again! Drains in your home will clog just before a major holiday or other celebration. If it is a holiday in which you do lots of cooking then the kitchen drain is sure to clog. If it is a celebration for a child's birthday when you have 20 toddlers that need to use the po
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11/23/2011