I recently finished reading the book “Mattering” by Jennifer Wallace. Usually I would add this to my top 10 books of 2026 and deal with it at the end of the year. But I found this book so impactful and helpful that I want to share it with you now. I’m sure it will also …
Bellefontaine, Ohio
When Tom and I got back in the car after visiting the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Tom asked for some cookies. When I pack a lunch to eat in the car, I always bring cookies along. But we ate at Al’s Woody’s Diner so I didn’t bring any cookies long. I looked at the …
Al’s Woody’s Diner in Wapakoneta
Before going to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Tom and I recharged by eating at Al’s Woody’s Diner in Wapakoneta. We love a good diner, especially one that has lots of local support and this looked like the place. There were pickup trucks in the parking lot and tables filled with workers on their …
Update on My Dad
Several of you have asked for an update on my dad and I appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers. I’m happy to say that Dad is doing really well. Of course, everything is relative and I’m not sure my dad would agree. There are certainly good days and bad days. To catch you up (in …
Armstrong Air and Space Museum
I added another stamp to my Ohio History Connection passport when Tom and I visited the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. I had visited the museum in 1972, the year it opened, with my family. But that was a very long time ago and a lot has happened in space since then. Tom had never …
Fort Amanda Memorial Park
On an adventure day in March, Tom and I headed to Fort Amanda Memorial Park. We are working on visiting the places that are part of the Ohio History Connection. Ohio doesn’t have many places connected to the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War. But there are lots of places …
Praying for My Enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 The current political situation is very hard for me, as I am sure it is for many of you. I disagree with many (pretty much all) of the policies of the party currently in power. I am distressed by …
Tomatillos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Tom and I recently ate at Tomatillos Authentic Mexican Restaurant with John and Jackie. We are always up for trying a new place to eat and we have been on a Mexican streak lately. After years of avoiding Mexican restaurants because we didn’t know what to order, we are experimenting more. Tomatillos Authentic Mexican Restaurant …
Miamisburg Mound, Ohio
While we were spending the day with the Winsteads, we visited the Miamisburg Mound. The mound is located very close to their home and they have visited before. Tom went to the mound when he was in elementary school. I had never been. The Miamisburg Mound is one of the places in the Ohio History …
Wooly Bully Yarn Company
The Wooly Bully Yarn Company in Springboro, Ohio is a gem of a yarn shop. When Amy Winstead told me she wanted to learn to knit or crochet, I was all in favor of it. But, even when Tom and I are in Ohio, we are two hours away from the Winsteads. So I searched …