It has been almost three months since the loss of Colin. I cry ever day. I will never 'not' be hurt. I will never get over being unable to hug him again in this life. Saturdays and Sundays (he passed on the weekend) are extremely tough. I have decided that I will edit video on Saturdays, which keeps my mind more active on work issues. Then, the video posts on Sundays (I try!) and this also diverts my attention because I publish on a live chat. After this, it's life (and loss) as usual. I have …

We are sad to say that our dear son Colin passed away unexpectedly in June. He struggled with long Covid for over a year and he had many mysterious illnessess and health problems. Still, no one anticipated the worst could possibly happen (or we shuddered to think about it aloud). But, the worst did occur and he passed away in his sleep. He was fine after work on a Saturday evening. I had also texted him that morning with no unusual news. Sunday would be his day off. But, he didn't answer texts …

Have you noticed that everything changes slowly - then fast?? Inflation isn't helping us and the supply chain is a constant challenge. For me, that means waiting for parts to make the barn into my modest workspace. What doe it mean to you recently?? Tell me in the comments because I would love to commiserate. A bit of less than good news last month meant that the electricity out to the barn was in disrepair and needed to be replaced. Outdoor wiring has increased almost 50% in cost and it's not …

So, while I am sitting here watching a March snow-storm begin (aren't those the worst?), I am yet excited! The good news is, we began our barn restoration on Mt. Pisgah. This structure is a lovely old stone building, made in the vernacular Appalachian coal country style. One of the unique discoveries that was found include foundation support rail road rails. These support the upper structure that faces the road and separates the lower that is built into the mountain. The thing is, our friend and…

Hello 'Almost' Winter! What a technologically challenging year it has been! My website was hacked along with the associated emails and business information. All of my artwork posts - including for my coworkers - is gone. I created a new website and it is a work in progress. New email is available, of course. My contacts/receipts are gone. Although I tried working with the Better Business Bureau to see if they could help me recoup information, this was to no avail. So, onward and upward. I also l…