Horse Mania is here!(click for link) We live in Lexington, Kentucky, the Horse Capital of the World. Which is why the World Equestrian Games are coming to Lexington this fall. And despite the fact that it seems every major road in our town is torn up right now in preparation for the games, Allie and … More Horse Mania
One of my favorite occurrences in Lexington, Kentucky, is the annual patriotic concert held at Gratz Park. It was held last Friday evening, and our family attended, as usual. It was a lovely time: great weather, a nice variety of picnics foods, and fine music by the Lexington Philharmonic. While I’m not the most patriotic … More Summertime Music – Life on Lansill
I was at Central Library here in Lexington a few weeks back. If memory serves correct, it was Thursday, June 26. The kids were out giving away popsicles in Woodland and Phoenix Parks with the Vineyard youth group. I was in the library alone, and since I don’t usually patronize this branch of the library, … More 50% Vegetarian Household
Here’s a link to a blog my workplace, Heritage of Kentucky, just started: http://abstinenceiscool.blogspot.com/ I wrote the post, Have your cake, and eat it too. Happy 20 years to “us”!
When life gives you ripe bananas, make banana bread. Or banana cake. Or banana muffins. We quite frequently end up with over ripe bananas, too brown and mushy to just eat. Here’s some of my favorite banana recipes. Hope you enjoy. Banana Bread 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour 2/3 c sugar 2 tsp baking powder … More Life on Lansill – Go Bananas!
Please, leave the hookah at home. Thanks. One of my absolute favorite things to do in Lexington is attend the summer jazz series on Tuesday nights at Ecton Park. Our family enjoys packing a picnic dinner, loading up some lawn chairs and a quilt, and relaxing to a couple hours of live music. Last night … More Life on Lansill – Monck Summer Favorites
Decoration Day. That’s what my great grandma, Lena Mae Ketchum Slocter called today. She decorated graves on Memorial Day. Meaning she took flowers and placed them around the tombstones of loved ones she’d lost. My mind goes to thoughts of her today. No, she wasn’t a veteran. She did send a son to war. Thankfully, … More Memorial Day
Yesterday my soon to be 12 daughter asked me this: “Was Joseph a virgin?” She was referring to Joseph, earthly father of Jesus, husband of Mary. She went on to state that we know Mary was virgin, but what about Joseph. . . . Well, to be honest, I’d never contemplated that thought before. I … More Thinking on Their Own
I had a revelation a couple nights ago while getting ready for bed: There are 10 years left. Let me explain. . . . At lunch on Saturday our family sat in a downtown Lexington restaurant celebrating Mother’s Day. It was the University of Kentucky’s graduation day. A young man in cap and gown walked … More Mothers and Daughters
Many of the lawns in Lexington, Kentucky, are covered in dandelions. Little yellow flowers everywhere. Some yards have many. Some, like ours, just a few. My husband Chip is not a dandelion fan. He likes a well manicured yard, and somebody, at some point, decided that dandelions are not an ingredient in the recipe of … More Flower Power – Ode to the Dandelion
Upon a Sunny Day 