Pictures on the wall tell the story of generations of pioneers, hard-working men and women who braved hot summers and bitterly cold winters, droughts and floods, illness and even enemies, to build this place we call home. We eat breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner at their feet, leisurely, often carefree. When we glimpse up, in… Continue reading Random Thoughts – Feb 1, 2013
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Table Talk 10
Table Talk #10 - We either love school or we hate it. Sometimes, a special teacher makes us change our minds; at other times it's a subject. What is the topic you most loved in school and what is the one you hated with a passion? If you could have invented a topic, what would… Continue reading Table Talk 10
Why Do Forks Have Four Tines?
The fork's history does not begin in a dining room or kitchen; it begins in the field as an agricultural tool. It is not until sometime in the 16th century that it becomes a commonly used eating implement. You probably remember drinking off the backyard spout or hose as a child. It is a wonder… Continue reading Why Do Forks Have Four Tines?
