“And those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell.” Isaiah 58:12 I am putting together a group of posts about how the families, for whom our historic home […]
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Spectacular Roof And Awesome Perspective
When we can’t piece together the puzzle of our own lives, remember the best view of a puzzle is from above. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Our historic landmark home, Maison Steinbuchel, has a spectacular roof. We recently acquired some drone photos from above. I must say, it rather took my breath away! Even though I have […]
Chance Encounters, Connections and History
I believe that I am guided by chance encounters. I believe in the miracle of chance encounters. Paulo Coelho Recently, while my husband was blowing off our sidewalks, he spotted a gentleman looking over our house from the curb. This is not an uncommon occurrence, since the house, even in its current “need for a redo” […]
What Is Special About An Atlas Drill Press?
Provenance is something very important in jewelry. You want to know who has worn a piece of jewelry and who it has belonged to – it’s part of its history, part of its aura. – Author: Simon De Pury An Atlas Drill Press is not generally viewed as valuable as jewelry – unless you are a machinist! […]
Why Grandmother Recipes Are The Ultimate Taste Of Love
Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love. – Julia Child Grandmother Recipes, you all know what I am referring to: those special treats that come to mind when we think of one of our grandmothers. For me, it is my: Grandma Rightmeier’s chicken […]
Why Serve As An Advocate In An Awesome Organization
The history of missions is the history of answered prayer. – Samuel Marinus Zwemer Serving as an advocate for Mission Aviation Fellowship is one of the joys in my life, a privilege. I recently returned from a gathering of other MAF supporters. I came away refreshed, renewed, and, after seven years, even more committed to […]
Five Fascinating Facts About The Lifesaving Tripler Ambulance
“Wherever I may spend my little remainder of life, my frequent and latest prayer will be, ‘God save the Union!’” – General Winfield Scott The story of the Civil War Tripler Ambulance emerged in layers. In 2o23, “His Sword A Scapel“, by Jack Dempsey, a book documenting Brevit General Charles Stuart Tripler, M.D, published. Dr. Tripler […]
Eighty Years Around The World With Mission Aviation Fellowship
“Whatever the changes might be, I want the generations who come after us to be thankful for the work that we are striving hard to get right and to see that we were dependent on the Lord and sought His leading. ” – David Holsten, President and CEO, Mission Aviation Fellowship, US 2025 marks eighty […]
Reflections On 9/11 – Hope Twenty-Four Years After Devastation And Betrayal
It was the advent of the second plane, sharking in low over the Statue of Liberty: that was the defining moment. Until then, America thought she was witnessing nothing more serious than the worst aviation disaster in history; now she had a sense of the fantastic vehemence ranged against her … For those thousands in […]