Our Havanese puppy, Mr. Peppers, turns 6 years old in February 2026. I have written many stories about Mr. Peppers, and if you have been following the posts, you know he is quite smart, active, and always adventurous. He still loves for me to take…
Raised in an Italian family from birth, I’ve only known a houseful of boisterous, intentional, opinionated people. High-pitched voices, outburst of laughter, and people who love their faith, family and food; this describes my big Italian family. I especially remember the Sunday after-church meals. My…
Today, I took Mr. Pepper to “Miss Angie” the groomer. I for sure remembered to bring his leash, and had it attached to his collar and to my wrist. I was so glad to arrive safely, and made sure Mr. Peppers was left in the…
People say this historical landmark offers a covered bridge festival with a wide variety of crafts, food, and vendors. They highlight the beautiful views of the bridge, mill, and water, and the interesting history of the mill. They also like the friendly atmosphere and the…
The Fall season could be one of the colour explosives of the year, highlighting the turning of leaves into golds, oranges, rust, and deep maroon shades. One cannot deny the beauty of the turning leaves while driving through hills or valleys. It is also true,…
Enjoying my garden this year, 2025, has been an understatement. With my wonderful vegetables to gather every day, I’m always surprised to find yet another cucumber, zucchini, egg plant, and even some okra. The tomatoes plants, ( I have planted four different varieties), have reached…
When I was a child, I can remember seeing a tent revival in our city. I was very curious as to went on under these large tents. As we slowly passed by, my dad would slow the car down so we could see inside. I…
In the middle of August, 2025, the heat wave in Terre Haute, Indiana, where I live, has been unrelentingly hot. Day in and day out, the weather is nothing more than sweltering. Even with frequent watering and occasional rain pours, the rose garden, shade garden,…
This year, 2025, I set out to have a “real garden”. I started out with 4 tomato plants; Early Girl, Beef Stake, Mortgage Lifter, and the 1,000 Cherry Tomato. The “Mortgage Lifter” is about how the inventor of the plant paid off his mortgage by…
Looking for a 3-day get-away? Look no further than the St. Louis Hill. Centred in the downtown area of St. Louis, the Hill is a unique neighborhood, traditionally founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800’s. The Hill neighborhood has been home to many prominent…