Category Archives: Funstuff

Pig-a-Palooza

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Hope

http://hometownheroesrun.com/lib/byron-and-the-baroque Not much time for writing lately but I have been finding time to take photos. A couple of our sows have had piglets in the last two weeks. We usually make each sow a small private pen until the piglets are ready … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things Wednesday: Vintage Photos, volume 2

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Hope

http://busingers.ca/s_ne.php I have earlier mentioned my affection for old photos. Even though I am downsizing my household and generally trying to be a thoughtful curator, I keep picking up new ones. Here are my justifications for continuing to collect snapshots of … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things Friday (Wednesday Edition): Cheerful Cars

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Hope

I have always loved a cheerful car. There are a couple in Ann Arbor with plastic dinosaurs and toys all over them. There are also some spectacular custom paint jobs. When we lived in Milan, there was an awesome, junky ice … Continue reading →

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Vintage Advice: Here’s How to Be Healthy

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Hope

Here’s How to Be Healthy Bengamin Gayelord Hauser Tempo Books, Inc. 1934 Poor complexion? Lethargy? Slow stomach? Indigestion? Weight loss or gain? (cue the trumpets…) Never fear, Gayelord Hauser is here! Most vintage recipe or health books and pamphlets seem … Continue reading →

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