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Join me on a journey through personal essays and stories that celebrate family memories, American traditions, gardening wisdom, and the beautiful ironies of everyday life. From my Frog Haven home to yours.

Easter egg hunt in the fifties
Toasting the folks
Halloween kids celebrating
Nutcracker and friends
Petunia in garden on Mother's Day
Mardi Gras celebration
Thanksgiving family gathering
Christmas house decorations
Halloween candy bowl celebration
Recent Stories

Latest from the Haven

Discover personal essays, family memories, and observations from daily life that celebrate the beauty in ordinary moments.

May 30, 2022
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Political Passionist

Reflecting on how patriotic education has changed since the 1950s and honoring our veterans year-round.

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November 23, 2021
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Talking Turkey

Celebrating Thanksgiving as America's most unique tradition and offering the 'Talk Turkey' Challenge for meaningful family connection.

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August 14, 2014
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$18.00 Worth

A humorous take on my disappointing $18 visit to a premier garden show and the trend toward sterile, uninviting garden spaces.

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June 23, 2013
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When We Had What It Takes

A nostalgic look back at childhood neighborhoods where politics were clear-cut and kids had their own moral dilemmas.

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