As we continued our adventure day in Hocking Hills, we visited Ash Cave, the largest recess cave in Ohio. Ash Cave is at the southern end of Hocking Hills State Park, which put it close to Lake Hope State Park. To reach the cave, you walk through a narrow gorge lined with hemlock, beech, oak, …
By Karen
Lake Hope State Park Adventure Day
Last week on our adventure day, we went to Lake Hope State Park. My mom wanted to return to Hocking Hills so I looked for places we haven’t been there. When we were there two years ago we saw most of the typical tourist spots. I wanted to stay away from the more crowded areas. …
Paperwork Out the Wazoo
Do you like to do paperwork? Does anyone? Because I am the detail person in Tom’s and my relationship, I usually get stuck with the paperwork. It is a pain and a great responsibility, because I have to be sure I understand everything and fill it all out correctly. Buying a house entails a great …
Serve the Lord With All Your Heart
John and Jackie are moving. They are still going to be living near Columbus, but they are moving into a little bit bigger house. The thing with moving is – whether you go five miles or five hundred – you still have to move everything. Of course, Tom and I are helping them. We are …
Redhead by the Side of the Road
“Redhead by the Side of the Road” is a short book that I enjoyed so much I finished it in one day. Author Anne Tyler has written 22 novels and is known for her well-developed characters. After you read one of her books, you feel like you would know a character if you met him …
Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio
On our adventure day last week, we went to the Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. None of us had ever been there before. It can be hard to find a place that Tom, me, Mom and Dad have never visited! Dawes Arborteum is open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. but the Visitor Center and …
Shale Hollow Preserve Wildflowers
Tom and I had a lovely walk admiring the wildflowers at Shale Hollow Preserve last week. We have been trying to get out to walk in one of the metro parks or Delaware County preserves every week. We have been to Shale Hollow Preserve several times already but it appears I haven’t written about it. …
Inspection of the House on Tree
Those of you who have bought a house know that the inspection can make or break the deal. Tom and I got our inspection scheduled for Monday, July 13. We went with the inspection company recommended by our realtor – 360 Home Services – because we met the guy who owned it and he seemed …
Procrastination Jeopardizes the Future
I was thinking recently about procrastination. No one has ever accused me of being a procrastinator, but there are times when I have accused Tom of being one. Tom likes to consider all his options before he makes a decision about something. And he waits because there might be better options available tomorrow. I consider …
Jefferson Diner in Jefferson, Ohio
While we were exploring Ashtabula County, we had lunch from the Jefferson Diner in downtown Jefferson, Ohio. Jefferson is the Ashtabula County seat (bet you thought it was Ashtabula!). It is a small town and the biggest building in it is the county courthouse. Fortunately, the Jefferson Diner sits across from the courthouse, so it …