Twenty Years in Missouri
Category Archives: Friends & Neighbors
Guest Post for Veteran’s Day
Today’s post is a guest article from my nephew, Richard of Redding. He is the son of my brother Rich; I was especially touched by this Veteran’s Day remembrance, so thought I would share it with you. Although I think … Continue reading
They Make Harvesters Happen
November 3 – Every month we are blessed to have a small group of kids come to help with the job of Harvesters. They really enjoy it, knowing that they are making others happy. I always chuckle at the vim … Continue reading
Christopher and Shana
October 20 – I have watched my youngest grandchild, Christopher, grow up from the early days when Dale and I could snuggle him close or play peek-a-boo, just having fun on both sides. Christopher would lie on the floor while … Continue reading
Walkabout Part Deuce
March 28 – Installment 2 of this series of posts will blend the actual walk with the follow-up trip in the truck. Dale offered to drive me around the route that I walked so that I could get some pics … Continue reading
Insectoids On the Loose
July 22 – The other day when we were ready to come in to eat supper, Dale went out to the garage and found that he couldn’t close the door by pressing on the button on the wall. After several … Continue reading
David, Weeder-of-Tomatoes
July 15 – Since I had lots of work to do in the garden last Sunday, I was up early, had breakfast, and was just waiting to go out to start, the phone rang. Guess who? David said he would … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House, Friends & Neighbors, Yard & Garden
Tagged Food, Friends & Neighbors, Yard & Garden
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If It Walks Like a Duck…
May 31 – Friday evening our son David was driving to Branson to join his wife Darla and their daughter Beckie. Since he just about always phones us when he is walking his daily five miles, when the phone rang, … Continue reading
Woodsman, Don’t Spare That Tree
May 29 – Earlier this month I made a request of our grandson Robbie to come over to our place when he had some time, and be our hired man to cut down or trim a number of trees. He … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Around the House, Friends & Neighbors, Yard work
Tagged Animals, Nature, Yard work
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Hugs and Kindness (Part III)
March 12 – (and now, the third and concluding episode of Hugs and Kindness) Awhile back when Dale and I had finished shopping at the local Price Chopper store, we were going through line with our groceries. As usual we … Continue reading
Hugs and Kindness (Part II)
March 8 – (continuing from our Part I post, we are still at the Thrift Store…) As we are checking on our lady friends who work at the Thrift Store store, we find many customers whom we love and appreciate … Continue reading
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