Tom and I are still working on stuff in and around our house. Now that the weather is nice, we decided to tackle our very un-level front lawn. Most lawns have some holes or ups and down, but ours had several areas that had sunk over time so that water was collecting and pooling. Whenever …
Remodeling Our Hearts According to God
As I write this post, there is a regular, jarring “whomp, whomp, whomp” going on behind me. We are remodeling our bathroom and the demo guy is taking out the tile cemented to the floor. In order to do that, he has to break them into small pieces that (hopefully) come loose enough for him …
Glenford Fort Preserve, Perry County, Ohio
On a beautiful day last week, Tom and I explored Glenford Fort Earthworks and Preserve in Perry County, Ohio. We were down that way to get our second vaccine shot in New Lexington, and saw a sign for it. We decided to take a short detour on our way home to check it out. The …
PIT BBQ Grille and Catering in Columbus, Ohio
Tom and I are always open to trying new places to eat, so when Jackie and John suggested PIT BBQ Grille we agreed. We have been going over to their house and working on Saturdays, so they pay us back by buying us lunch. Jackie says it is cheaper than hiring landscapers. Of course, we …
Christian Witness Too Subtle
I am very concerned about my Christian witness and I have always been. Can people around me tell that I am a Christian? Am I sharing Christ’s love and helping people see Jesus as I go about my daily life? My Christian witness has never been “preaching on the street corners” bold. I’m too much …
Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Plain City, Ohio
Last week Tom and I took a wonderful walk on a sunny day in Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Although I consider all the metro parks to be Columbus Metro Parks, the website calls them “Central Ohio Metro Parks.” This is probably a better designation because the metro parks are scattered from Lancaster to Plain City …
Invasion of the Trike via Bicycle One in Gahanna, Ohio
Have you ever ridden a trike? Most of us rode one when we were really little, before we had enough coordination for a bicycle. My son, John, had a Big Wheel that he loved, which was just another kind of tricycle. But they also make trikes for adults. Not just the “old-person tricycles” that my …
Socks, Blanket, and Shawl: Knitting Update
I haven’t been knitting much, but in the last six months I have completed three projects: socks, a baby blanket, and a shawl. I’ve been spinning, weaving and doing puzzles instead of focusing on knitting. But knitting is my favorite carry-along hobby so I have still be doing a few things here and there. I …
Palm Sunday Outdoor Worship
Last year on Palm Sunday all the churches were closed because of the pandemic. This year things are still different – some churches are closed and some are fully open and many are trying something in between – but things are getting closer to normal. Although Tom and I are not yet fully vaccinated, we …
Jigsaw Puzzles: Puzzling and Puzzled and Enjoying
I like to do jigsaw puzzles. I have really been going crazy on jigsaw puzzles this winter, doing about one a week. They are a great thing to do while staying indoors during the pandemic. I love having the big dining room table: I can do the puzzle on one end and still have plenty …