Take a step through the Porta Nigra, and enter the world of the Trier, Germany market square known as the Hauptmarkt. This public square has served the community of Trier since medieval times. Trier is Germany’s oldest city founded by the Romans in 17 BC. It blends generations of culture into an ... Read More about Oma and the Tin Man
Parables from the Farm: Massey Harris and the Easter Message
As parents we recognize immediately after they place that precious little child in our arms in the hospital, that we would do anything in our power to protect and nurture this priceless gift. I know for myself, that I would give my very last breath for my two kids (and now my grandson) if it meant ... Read More about Parables from the Farm: Massey Harris and the Easter Message
Multigenerational Vacation: A Mother’s View
Connie's Corner blog today is by guest author, Dee Durham (my Mom). I asked her to share her thoughts on vacationing with three generations such as our trip to Europe in 2008. The downpour that we experienced last weekend here in Phoenix, Arizona was unbelievable, even for us Oregonians. At ... Read More about Multigenerational Vacation: A Mother’s View
#FictionFriday; It’s A Mystery
We all love a good mystery. I think it's in our human DNA. Even at a young age when we would read to our kids growing up, the books that had an air of uncertainty and mystery always left them asking us to “read it again” or “read one more chapter.” What would happen next? We did not own a ... Read More about #FictionFriday; It’s A Mystery
Spring on Tanglewood Farm
Authors note: The following story was written as an assignment at a recent writers retreat weekend. The assignment was to create a short story following a specific 8 paragraph format. The story had to have a specific beginning and end with some type of emotion or tension. I was very happy with my ... Read More about Spring on Tanglewood Farm
Ten Tips for Multigenerational Travel
The term “multigenerational” is linked to the hottest new trend in family vacations. But our family has been planning combined trips for kids, parents and grandparents, long before it was the cool thing to do. Why? For us, multigenerational vacations are wonderful opportunities to share a special ... Read More about Ten Tips for Multigenerational Travel