Wainwright: A craftsman specializing in the construction and repair of wains, which are large four-wheeled wagons typically used for agricultural transport or hauling goods.[4] The opportunity to meet a real working wainwright was not on our radar until we viewed the replica of the Tripler Civil War Ambulance at the Fort Scott National Historic Site in the autum of 2025. It […]
Three Reasons For A Natural Red Slate Roof
“David explained that without slates on the roof, the rain would get in. In their way, they were just as important as walls. Dr. Moberley asked David if he was afraid of the rain getting in. David told him that he didn’t like getting wet. It wasn’t so bad outside, especially if you were dressed […]
Why Walk The Old Paths? – An Uplifting Visit Home
“Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it…” – Jeremiah 6:13 Why walk the old paths? I recently made a visit to my hometown in Kansas for the memorial service of the spouse of a high school classmate. It was […]
How To Overcome Inertia And Move Forward
“One thing I learned as a warrior in battle, your own forward momentum will always create opportunities that you will never know if you just sit still” – Barry Loudermilk To overcome inertia on a project gone cold takes serious intentionality. Once inertia sets in, it seems like concrete, but many times it just needs […]
Three Reasons To Engage In Historic Preservation
We are the only country in the world that trashes its old buildings. Too late we realize how very much we need them. — Jackie Kennedy My leanings to engage in historic preservation had their roots in my childhood. I was raised by a generation that fixed broken things. Not so much out of preservation for […]
The Reveal Of Authentic Kansas “Bee Juice”! (AKA Honey)
And the only reason for making honey is so as I can eat it. – A. A. Milne This past year, we were privileged to host the making of some authentic Kansas honey. Our contribution? Providing a safe place for a single hive of bees to access our gardens from spring to fall. This included fruit […]
How To Replace A Blown Tire
“Tires are the silent partners in every journey we take.” – Bobby Fischer I’ve experienced two tire blowouts in my life. The first was in my 2009 Pontiac Vibe a few years ago. I was traveling south on I-35 in Oklahoma, on cruise control at the 70 MPH speed limit, when I hit something in the road. […]
Where Haunting Echoes Of Joyful Celtic Roots Reside – The Wexford Carol
Within a manger he was laidAnd by his side the virgin maidAttending on the Lord of LifeWho came on earth to end all strife. – The Wexford Carol, Third Stanza Last year, as my husband and I enjoyed our Christmas dinner in our dining room at Maison Steinbuchel, we listened to the Celtic music of […]
Why Maison Steinbüchel? The Revealing Details Of A Curious Name!
“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 […]