For children of all ages, there is a deep and never-changing love for trains and for stories that give us hope. The story of the Polar Express captivated my two sons’ hearts and mine over 22 years ago when the book was first released and I stumbled on to the book at the local bookContinueContinue reading “The Polar Express Travels the Hills of West Virginia”
Category Archives: Christopher
Visting with Ghosts (1650 miles from WV to CO and back)
My trip home to attend my mother’s internment in my home town of Boulder Co. was like no other trip I have ever made. Returning to the mountains in Colorado, I not only said goodbye to someone I loved, but I spent much of my time revisiting childhood friends and reliving memories. I am notContinueContinue reading “Visting with Ghosts (1650 miles from WV to CO and back)”
Meeting the International Champion Monroe County, W.V. Lego Robotics Team.
While taking my youngest son to see his 4-H project at the West Virginia State Fair this August, we met a group of inspiring young people from Monroe County. The Boa Constrictor Robotics Team from Union, West Virginia is not only a local and national champion, but a 5th place winner on the world stageContinueContinue reading “Meeting the International Champion Monroe County, W.V. Lego Robotics Team.”
#Heart of WV Rocks, Painted Rocks Become hidden Treasures.
I have never seen anything like it… West Virginians, young and old, fat and thin, boys and girls, men and women have discovered the joy of the treasure hunt with colorful painted stones. The painted rock treasures are found outdoors often in parks,around walking paths or businesses. Their bright colors pop and glow, hidden inContinueContinue reading “#Heart of WV Rocks, Painted Rocks Become hidden Treasures.”
A Child’s View of the West Virginia State Capitol
Just recently I was asked to make a day trip to our State Capitol Complex for an interview about my work with economic revitalization and community development in rural West Virginia. I felt that it was time for my youngest son to see a different part of our state and learn a little about our governmentContinueContinue reading “A Child’s View of the West Virginia State Capitol”
My Rock Through Sickness and Health
If life is a river as Robert Redford narrates in his movie ” The River Runs Through It”…. then my husband is the river boulder that we all fly fish from. As my life takes another unexpected turn I am so glad he is always so strong and steadfast.He is unmovable in his faith thatContinueContinue reading “My Rock Through Sickness and Health”
Do April spring snow showers bring May flowers?
Here at my house it has been April snow showers for the last two days and all I can say about the whole mess is this quote from a friend of mine named Miranda, ” Go home spring you are drunk”. While spending sometime outside this morning in 20 degree weather with little Christopher,I keepContinueContinue reading “Do April spring snow showers bring May flowers?”
I am Thankful for Pumpkin Pie!
I know, I am late…. Thanksgiving day is usually a very quite and reflective time for me. The boys hunt and I cook and everyone gets together for dinner around 5:30 and we spend the rest of the evening watching the little ones play and talk shop. So I usually have the day to myself,ContinueContinue reading “I am Thankful for Pumpkin Pie!”
A Shelter Adoption and A New Friend for Christopher
It has been 5 of years since we have had a cat and It has been even longer ( 20 years) since we have had a house cat. On the farm outdoor cats are good because they do a nice job of keeping mice out of the barn. Mice chew the baling twine that keepsContinueContinue reading “A Shelter Adoption and A New Friend for Christopher”
No Room in the School house.
Well the move has gone pretty well and we are now officially up and running. The Holiday break is over for the school children and the husband and I should be back to the work grind soon. That is if I can get Christopher back into school. I should be thankful that this is onlyContinueContinue reading “No Room in the School house.”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 