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Ten Ways Our House Has Changed in the Last Week
Since our daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and dog moved in a week or so ago, our house has been in a state of flux. Here are ten changes we've made, most of them to accommodate the most adorable 14-month-old baby in the house. 10. Though our fireplace is unused, it is...
Memorial Day, 2016
Sometimes, You Can Go Home Again
Last week. I went home again. Actually, I went to my hometown to participate in the presentation of the first Roger Hallum Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor Roger Hallum, who led the LeMars Community Schools drama and theater department from...
Petticoat Envy for this Fantastic Friday
Tomorrow afternoon, many of the people I love will be dancing together at a family wedding. Thinking about what to wear for the celebration made me think of the petticoats we used to wear to weddings in the 1960s. Which is why this Fantastic Friday I'm engaging in one...
Low Sugar, Non-Dairy Rhubarb Crisp
Rhubarb season is here and the crop is bountiful. After picking and freezing three bags full, just enough remained to make a small rhubarb crisp. With the Man of Steel watching his sugar intake, I decided to see how much sugar could be cut from the recipe in my 1977...
Top 10 Reasons Blog Posts Have Been Hit and Miss
Just in case you're wondering why Gravel Road blog posts have been hit and miss lately, today's top ten list explains why...starting from the event farthest in the past to the one farthest in the future. 10. Going to the Access Summit near Washington, DC. 9. ...