Picture of the Day
Lake Louise and the Aussies
When we came downstairs for dinner that night, we saw a lovely, little trout pond in the middle of the lobby. A man sat on the rim apparently tickling the undersides of the trout. When he saw us watching him,… Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, MOM
In 1905, five-year-old Beth Ripley left home alone. She walked down a busy street that rattled with rickety, wobbly cars. She had a destination in mind.
When she was discovered missing, her mother, Rose Ripley, flew into a… Continue reading
FALL LEAVES
Fall
My second favorite time of the year. Looie and I go walking.
The sun shines bright and it is raining leaves.
We walk down our driveway on a thick, cushiony pad of golden river birch leaves.
Someone at… Continue reading
Beth’s Latest Additions
Our family is growing Welcome to all the new Barnett family babies girls –Vivienne, Rose Lynn, and Lola Gray. They join Tyler, Jacob, and Dylan.
Vivienne

Rose Lynn
Lola Gray
PINKY SAYS: THOROUGHLY MODERN NICK
Just suppose I could meet up with one museum director to discuss modern art today Whom would I choose? I would have no problem with my selection. Hands down it would be Nicholas Serota, the director of the Tate Gallery… Continue reading



