Author: Steve

When my hubby first announced that she would be getting a up-to-date position I was thrilled. I only hoped that it didn’t mean that my buddy and I would have to relocate again as well. My nice friend and I have moved three times over the past six years as well as I am tired […]

My parents called the other day to say that they needed to come and visit. Now, I love to have them come to town, see the kids, and spend time with us, but, I was worried. There was something in my mom’s voice this time that made me think this was not an typical visit. […]

When my brother invited us to come stay with him for the holidays, I was excited. I had yet to see his new home and my niece was going to be in a school play anyway. Because he lives up north, I packed as many warm clothes as I could. I remembered that even stepping […]

This winter has just begun and it arrived with a vengeance. The temperatures, snow, and wind have really started to take their toll on many people and structures. We really shouldn’t complain because we have been able to enjoy the past two seasons with mild temperatures and very little snow. Now, we are beginning to […]

We were able to tour one of those historic village while on vacation this past summer. I it was very interesting to me as I grew up on a modern city. I never even thought about things like, indoor plumbing, electricity, or the need of HVAC systems. I can’t even imagine having to visit an […]

We live in a world where people have a very skewed view of basic needs. If you ask most people, they include many things like electricity, phones, and even air conditioning as “basic” needs. I remember taking a class in high school that focused on “wants vs needs”. This seems like it would be a […]

I work in an industry that is foreign to most people. I own my own business and I manufacture natural soaps. I started this company around 14 years ago and it snowballed into a wholesale business. This means that I now service stores instead of selling at local markets and fairs. Although the many hours […]

My parents live in the pacific northwest. The weather there can be very rainy and there is always a risk of mildew growing in the house. A homeowner must be diligent at scheduling annual check ups of the systems that keep their homes safe and warm. My dad was always trying to cut corners in […]

September is here and that means that summer is almost over. It is time to begin thinking of all the chores that come with the season. One of my favorite things is harvesting the garden and going apple, plum, and peach picking. I pride myself on canning fresh fruits and vegetables for the winter and […]