Tom and I recently spent a day looking for all the Ohio Historical Markers in Delaware County. It was a history light scavenger hunt. There are 22 Ohio Historical Markers in Delaware County. Did we find all of them? How long did it take? Those are questions I will answer another day. Today I’m going …
From May 2026
Mama Killdeer and Her Little Nest
Recently, I was startled on my morning walk by a little bird chirping at me as loudly as she could. She wasn’t a kind of bird that I had noticed before, but she was very fierce. Her wings were out to her side and her feathers were puffed up to make herself look large. As …
South Street Grille, Ashland
Tom and I recently met our friend, Wendy Bower, at South Street Grille in Ashland, Ohio. The restaurant was halfway between our two home and was one that my Aunt Anne and Uncle Paul had recommended. They recommended it in January, when we were in Ashland so much to see Dad, but we never had …
Craft Raccoon in Columbus, Ohio
On a recent Saturday, I visited Craft Raccoon, a newly opened store in Columbus. I am a big believer in keeping things out of landfills. Our recycling volume is twice our garbage volume every week. I often list things on “Buy Nothing Delaware” that can be reused by someone. A pile of cotton t-shirts and …
Mattering by Jennifer Wallace
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 …