For so work the honey bees, creatures that by a rule in nature teach the act of order to a peopled kingdom. William Shakespeare This past month, we became honey bee sitters. We watch many gardening programs, and the vital role of bees in the garden comes up often. I have toyed with the idea of […]
How To Apply Boundaries And Margins Intentionally
“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins” – Henry Cloud “You must create more margin so you have room for what’s important, not merely urgent.” ― Michael Hyatt, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life […]
So You Want To Be An Air Traffic Controller?
“Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.” ― Jack Canfield I spent thirty-eight years in public service as a Federal Employee. The first four in personnel, now called human resources, for the Air Force Reserves. The last […]
Three Unique Reasons Our Historic Gardens Contain Apples
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. –Martin Luther Millions saw the apple fall but Newton was the one who asked why. – Bernard Baruch When we purchased our historic home, it came with a fruit orchard containing apples, pears, peaches, and plums. Thus, […]
How Scandal, Resistance, Imprisonment Led To Heroism – Gabby Gouldner’s Second Life
“A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.” – G. K. Chesterton. Scandal makes for juicy drama but is rarely an attribute we aspire to in a family. Nonetheless, the actions of others, even those close to us, can land us in, the middle of notoriety we […]
Why Exploring Mysteries Adds Excitement To Your Ancestral Story – Gabrielle Gouldner Powell
“My family tree has many branches, both living and dead… but all equally important. I cherish the memories that make its roots run deep.” ― Lynda I Fisher The story of Gabrielle Gouldner Powell Tritz, sister of Rene and Edmond Gouldner, had both my husband and me exploring mysteries that led to some startling revelations. The […]
Three Historic Family Weddings Celebrate Love
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” – William Shakespeare One of the themes in February is Valentine’s Day. To celebrate love, it seemed appropriate to recount the weddings which took place in our lovely HIstoric Home, Maison Steinbuchel. At least the ones we are […]
How To Skillfully Rescue Leftovers Madagascar Style
Skillfully Rescue Leftovers -“Don’t make excuses for not working – make things with the time, space, and materials you have, right now” – Austin Kleon – Steal like an artist I received a lesson in story writing and how to skillfully rescue leftovers in August 1993. I was assigned to a team of four to […]
How To Install Leading Edges On Biplane Wings
Celebrate your own special spirit fly on the wings of your secret dreams Laurel Burch For several years, a team from my local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter has been building the wings for an EAA biplane my father began in the late 60s. Currently, we are installing the aluminum leading edges on the wings. […]