Our “Discover West Virginia Trip” – Day 3 (Afternoon & Evening)
Sunday, September 6 We had 4 PM reservations for a ride on the Island Belle in Parkersburg, WV, so enjoyed the scenery as we traveled 136 miles to our motel. Cerwin was happy to be on an interstate for most of the drive. 🙂 We arrived at our motel in Parkersburg about 3 PM – […]
Our “Discover West Virginia Trip” – Day 3 (Morning)
Sunday, September 6 I was awake early (5 AM) so got ready for an outside walk. This is the attractive hallway outside our room. There are three other rooms in this building – each on the right side of the hallway. This is the Guest House – just across the driveway from the Carriage House […]
Our “Discover West Virginia Trip” – Day 2 (Afternoon & Evening)
Saturday, September 5 Following our visit to Cranberry Glades (yesterday’s post) we headed toward Cranberry Mountain Nature Center near Marlinton. We were disappointed that it was closed, due to the virus, but noticed some pretty mushrooms in the yard. Someone – at Cranberry Glades – told us about the Falls of Hills Creek, so we […]
Our “Discover West Virginia Trip” – Day 2 (Lunch and Cranberry Glades)
Saturday, September 5 By the time we got to Marlinton, we were looking for a place for lunch and noticed Greenbrier Grille & Lodge – next to the Greenbrier River. We chose to eat on the deck where there were lots of ducks – about 12 feet below us. There were bags of corn that […]
Our “Discover West Virginia Trip” – Day 2 (Morning)
Saturday, September 5 I went outside our motel about 7 AM to see what morning looked like in Mingo, West Virginia. I decided that some of these people never see a sunrise, because the sun has been up a few hours before it comes over the mountain. Will Fanning opened this motel/restaurant/pub on October 14, […]
Our “Discover West Virginia Trip” – Day 1
Friday, September 4 Several weeks ago Cerwin mentioned that we should plan a road trip as our trip to Belgium was cancelled due to COVID-19. We chose West Virginia because it isn’t far away and should be a fairly safe place to go during the virus. This was also our 57th wedding anniversary trip. (Our […]
Dreary Days are Relaxing
Wednesday, September 2 I love a dreary day. It feels relaxing. “The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “Give thanks for the rain in your life which waters the flowers of your soul.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie A dreary day is a good day to take […]
The Morning Lit Up the Entire Sky – from East to West
Monday, August 31
I Love to Walk Outside on a Evening Like This
Sunday Evening August 30
Lunch at Yoder’s
Sunday, August 30 It was a delight to have lunch with Lowell and Elaine (center) and Cerwin’s sister Velda and her husband Mel (right). Elaine and Velda became pen pals through a Mennonite publication when they were 10 years old – after discovering they were born on the same day. Their families had been getting […]
Supper at Per Diem with Roy and Deb
Saturday Evening, August 29 We got behind some slow traffic on the way to Lititz. The Rock (sound systems by Clair Brothers) has changed the landscape on the north side of our small town of Lititz – not far from our house. The tallest building is where many rock, country and other big name bands […]
In a Local Shopping Mood
Wednesday, August 26 One of our potted plants was beginning to look really bad. I am not sure what happened. It looked like bugs or something got at it. I decided to get a chrysanthemum so there will be something pretty in the pot for the fall. I like any excuse to go to a […]
Notes from Sunday Worship
August 30 Sunday School Two Kinds of Wisdom – James 3:13-18, 5:7-12 Teacher – Carl Groff A verse to think about: The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. Psalm 68:11 When we teach and preach we are publishing the Word. We must exalt Jesus. We should be leaving […]
You Might Be from Lancaster County, PA, if You See this Leaving Your Local Greenhouse
Steel-wheeled tractor with a wagonload of plants and Amish teens and children.
God’s Paintbrush
Tuesday Evening, August 25 We had some beautiful sunsets recently. I love seeing the moon in the evening sky. Breathtaking!
Watermelon
Tuesday, August 25 Cerwin came home with a delicious watermelon he bought at a roadside stand. It has been a long time since I had watermelon that was as sweet and delicious as this one. It was like eating candy. Some fun facts about watermelon from the internet: Watermelon is an ideal food if you […]