Have you been to My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown, KY? This is the home that inspired Stephen Foster to pen the words “the sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home…..” The kids and I often stop here when we take trips to Louisville because the restrooms in the Visitors Center are always spotless…
Do you know what grace is? I’ve heard it all my life. Grace is getting what we don’t deserve. Grace is God’s riches at Christ’s expense. It is getting mercy when we deserve justice. But do we really understand grace? In Max Lucado “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine”, he is at…
One of the highlights of the Fall season is going to the pumpkin patch and letting the kids pick out their own pumpkin. Pumpkin Patches have been around forever but in the last few years, they have really upped the cool factor for the whole family. You can enjoy feed tube slides, hayrides, bounce trampolines,…
A few weeks ago, a neighbor gave me a small start of hens and chickens. I have seen and admired these on other people’s porch, but never had my own. I left them in the milk jug for a few weeks and let them just continue to grow. But a few weeks ago I picked…
Campaign Buttons are a popular way for people to capture a moment of political history and connect with the past. They have been around since the very beginning of Amercian elected government. Presidential Campaign Buttons usually cost less than $5, making them a financially accessible collection for anyone. Presidential Campaign Buttons From Wikipedia : A…
When the leaves start to change colors and the weather hits the low 60’s, it’s time to grab the tennis shoes, some bottles of water and find the closest hiking trails. Last week our family drove over to the Central KY Wildlife Refuge area located less than 20 minutes from Danville, KY. We hiked for…
I have always loved to ride my bike and now my kids are learning to love their bikes as well. It’s fun to see them finding balance, speed and confidence on their wheels. There’s just nothing like the feel of the wind hitting you in the face as you coast down a hill or the…
This past week my family took a quick road trip to Knoxville, Tennessee to the Ijams Nature Center. Located only 3 miles from downtown, this is a must-see on any family vacation destination. It’s still amazing to me when I find these ‘hidden jewels’ that don’t cost a penny and offer so much to my…
I’ve read many books based on the Civil War and the emotions of the North and South, but I’ve never read one that approaches the Reconstruction period quite like this. All Things New tells the story of the wealthy Southern lady with her 2 adult daughters and 1 returning Confederate soldier and how they must…