For two summers we have been at Zander to get out of the shallow end of the pool and hit the deep waters. He can swim, but is reluctant to be anywhere he can't touch the bottom. Until last week. He finally swam across the pool and as a reward, I promised a trip to Gamestop, our favorite place for preowned video games. The kids just got their first platform this past Christmas. Playstation 2: affordable, good selection of games, and decent graphics. Excellent choice for a 7 and 9 year old. They… Continue

Gardening with Dad My fondest memories are about working with my father in his garden. He would let me “help” him. My passion for gardening grew with my experiences with him. To this day, when I visit with my father, we make a tour of his or my yard. Talking about what is in bloom, what has volunteered to spring up in unsuspecting places, and what new plants we have added to our canvas. Some of the lessons I learned from my father while gardening were analogous to life. Give the plant just eno… Continue