While we were visiting Steve and Amy in Dayton, we had to (of course) try someplace new for dinner. Steve and Amy suggested BJs Brewhouse and we were all in favor of it! Tom and I had seen BJs Brewhouse other places in Ohio, but had never eaten at one. Steve and Amy suggested it …
Beef Jerky Outlet at Cincinnati Premium Outlets
While we were visiting the Pepper Palace, we stopped in at another fun store at the Cincinnati Premium Outlets. With three Eagle Scouts, we couldn’t pass up checking out the Beef Jerky Outlet. Tom loves beef jerky, but it is usually not on our low-sodium diet. Most beef jerky has plenty of sodium because salt …
Pepper Palace at Cincinnati Premium Outlets
When we went to visit Steve and Amy, John added a place he wanted to visit. John is interested in growing his own peppers and making hot sauces. So he is working to educate himself and try as many different kinds of sauces as possible. He asked all of us if we could go to …
One Dollar Book Swap in Dayton, Ohio
During our too-short stop in Ohio, Tom and I wanted to go to Dayton. We had two reasons for going. First, we wanted to see second “son” – Steve and his wife Amy. They just bought a house and we wanted to see where they are living now. The second reason to visit Dayton was …
Communion Sunday at Lewis Center UMC
Last Sunday Tom and I returned to Lewis Center United Methodist Church. It was Communion Sunday, as are most first Sundays in United Methodist Churches. The sermon went perfectly with Communion as Rev. Tom Hanover talked about “What’s in Your Hands?” I was pretty impressed that Rev. Tom didn’t even mention “You’re in Good Hands” …
Warner Boys and Far From the Tree
Six years ago I read the excellent but difficult book, “Far from the Tree,” by Andrew Solomon. Ever since I read this book, I have been interested in stories about parents facing the challenge of raising children who are disabled. Thus I added the book “The Warner Boys: Our Family’s Story of Autism and Hope” …
Spun Yarn: So Much Yarn, So Little Time
When we first started living in the RV, five years ago, I had one cupboard for my yarn stash. Granted, it was stuffed full of yarn, but it was just one cupboard. Not so bad. That was before I started spinning my own yarn. Now the spun yarn is spinning out of control. I started …
Atlas Tavern at Polaris in Columbus
We are now back in Ohio which means lots of eating out with friends and family. John and Jackie are always on the lookout for new restaurants in Columbus. No shortage of those. So our first night back in Ohio, they suggested we meet them at Atlas Tavern at Polaris. Atlas Tavern is part of …
Childrens Service at Lewis Center United Methodist
For the second year, Tom and I attended the Childrens Service at Lewis Center United Methodist. We have been attending Lewis Center when we are in Ohio and enjoying this lively congregation very much. Nothing says life in a church better than the children. So the church is especially life and joy-filled for the Childrens …
Letters to London: Jr Rangers Write
As my final post on Fort Frederica this year, I wanted to continue the tradition of sharing Letters from London. As you may remember, the Fort Frederica Jr. Ranger program is different from most parks. One of the activities in the Jr. Ranger program is writing a letter home, as if you are a colonist …