A Thousand Words

Hearth of the Home

Photo by Stéphane Juban on Unsplash   I say to myself that I shall try to make my life like an open fireplace, so that people may be warmed and cheered by it and so go out themselves to warm and cheer. George Matthew Adams      A roaring fire can invigorate all...

This Little Piggy Went to Market

Photo: EBay     The rhyming name remains a true mystery. Going strong with over 500 stores, this originator of hands-on grocery stores still operates in 17 states. And it's a beloved part of Americana we love to remember far and wide.     The...

She Did it All

Photo by Dolls Magazine     Model/Singer/Actress/Activist Par Excellence   She was Julia, a widowed mother and professional nurse in a landmark television series. In my little girl eyes at age seven, this portrayal was her sole identity, and I adored...