“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 […]

Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing – Wernher von Braun The research required in assembling a BLOG post on the various family members who lived in our historic home always takes more time than anticipated.  This is due in part to unanticipated obstacles, both in the process and the […]

“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 […]

Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly. –  Barbara Haines Howett Robert Frost called the butterfly a Flying Flower.  The why is on full display late summer at Maison Steinbuchel:  it is Butterfly Season.  I confess I cultivate plants that make these beauties happy, but they are not fussy:  […]

“For you have in your possession a unique and sacred trust. Guard it well.” — B. J. Palmer We set aside Wednesday mornings to tend the gardens.  This was an almost everyday task during the growing seasons, however, these days reliable and hard-working help eases the load.  Thus, in three to four hours, we get about twenty […]