(Image by NPS Photos) Recently there has been talk about Black Bear in the state of Illinois. I have heard for years that there are sightings of what is known as the “honey bear” in Southern Illinois. Then a couple of years a bear was captured in Bureau County in Northern Illinois. Links to various [...]
Grandma holding our new grandson Ethan, born on Thanksgiving Day, with his stocking that my wife cross-stitched. Let us all remember the Savior born in a manger, and celebrated on this Christmas Day. Merry Christmas, Everyone!
When our youngest son Eli, was 14 years old he begged to have a dog of his own. We found this “fluffy” Welsh Pembroke Corgi at the local “no kill” shelter. She was about 4 months old and we knew nothing about her other than she did not like little boys wearing ball caps. Although [...]
Back in May of 2006 Belle, my Karelian Bear Dog, had a brief but eventful encounter with a skunk. Having heard that tomato juice was a sure cure Belle got a much deserved but unappreciated tomato bath. I ran across this old video filmed by my son Eli and thought folks would get a kick [...]
From my son’s website at EvanCourtney.com comes this new entry – I’m going to be a dad We’ll actually am already, it just hasn’t been birthed yet.Katie and I are expecting our first child this November. She is already 13 weeks along. This will be our first grandchild. Katie & Evan gave my wife a [...]
Recently while doing some Spring cleaning my wife came upon this artwork. My wife was in an art class back in 1979 and used our two sons as models.