Tag: Pennsylvania
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It’s All In The Family
Having just recently returned from Pennsylvania, where I helped my son and daughter-in-law harvest some of their grapes, I was impressed by how their four boys participated in the effort to the best of their ability. The three big boys helped pick for a bit; the youngest scampered around enjoying all the family that was…
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Everybody On Board!
I’ve been remembering fun snippets of our time in Pennsylvania over Spring Break that have me laughing out loud randomly. People look at me questioningly, but I just shrug and grin. Sometimes you just have to laugh. One of the fun things the kids were able to do was drive the Kubota around, a four-wheel…
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Chosen Aloneness
We often do things backward. During Spring Break, many from up north come down to Florida to grab some sunshine and warmth before heading back to the tail end of winter and questionable spring. For our Spring Break, our family headed north to Pennsylvania, where the temperatures were in the 30’s and 40’s. We had…
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You Reap What You Plant
My son and daughter-in-law own a boutique winery in the south-central section of Pennsylvania. Farmland spreads out as far as the eyes can see, with rolling hills of corn, soybeans, and other crops. They planted their vines about four years ago; up to now they’ve purchased grapes and juice from other vineyards to create their…
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The Papa Experience
It’s a challenge for youngsters who have two people they care about named the same. Particularly when you don’t see either very frequently. It’s confusing to put faces with where they’re from, whom they belong to and how each shows up differently. Papas can be such a problem. Having the chance to visit our son…
Tip of My Iceberg 