Last Sunset of the Year

December 31, 2025 I wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year! Today, we took a walk near the Wilson Dam just before sunset. The Tennessee River reflected the golden light. The walk helped Bruce release his worries for a moment. Earlier in the day, the doctors felt Bruce’s dad was able to breathe on […]

Home Again, Upsetting News

December 30, 2025 On December 28 (Sunday), after my FIL was out of surgery, Bruce and his sister talked. They decided that only one needed to be there. Bruce felt we could go back and help out my FIL after my doctors’ appointments in January. Bruce picked up his sister with his nephew and me […]

The Promised Update on My Father-In-Law

December 28, 2025 In my previous post, I let you know my father-in-law was in surgery. He is out of surgery now and in a hospital room. The surgeon discovered my FIL’s stomach had a hole in it. The surgeon repaired the hole and cleaned up the fluids that had leaked out. My father-in-law is […]

Not a Good Day

December 28, 2025 This morning (Sunday 28), my FIL got up and got showered around 6:00 am. He called my SIL to come and put on the moisturizer and compression sleeve. As she was putting on the moisturizer, my father-in-law started having severe pain in his stomach. She called 911, knocked on our door as […]

Lola Dog Arrived, Along with my Sister-In-Law and my Nephew

December 27, 2025 On Christmas Day, my FIL started feeling unwell later in the day. He still wanted us to go to his friend’s house for Christmas dinner. His friend sent us home with a plate of prime rib, mashed potatoes, homemade horseradish, au jus, and asparagus. On a small plate, she also sent a […]

Merry Christmas, Y’all

December 25, 2025 Bruce and I along with Miss Nox, wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of our hearts.

Some Artwork I Created for my In-Laws

December 23, 2025 **Updated December 23, 2025 ** I was able to get pictures of some of the artwork I created for my in-laws. Here is a pen and ink of a raccoon on a grape vine. I couldn’t find an angle to avoid the glare. Here’s my in-laws sailing at dusk. While I couldn’t […]

Nox Wondering Where Her Presents Are

December 22, 2025 On Saturday (December 20), Bruce and I took the new car to Jekyll Island, GA to help out my father-in-law. He is doing so much better. He mostly needs to build his strength back up. When we arrived, Nox was exited to see a Christmas tree. On Sunday (December 21), Nox looked […]

Harvest Before the Bitter Cold

December 18, 2025 December 14 (Sunday), was an overcast day, with the polar vortex expected to arrive by Monday morning. With temperatures expected to get down to a low of 17F, I needed to get the garden prepared. Harvesting the garden was a high priority!! I harvested all the radishes that were ready. I harvested […]

The Sound of Sandhill Cranes

December 16, 2026 I decided to share the short video I took of the Sandhill Cranes on December 12. It was in the observation building, so the sound was a bit muted. Two of the Whooping Cranes flew past while I was recording. Look in the left corner of the video when it is almost […]