For a recent supper at my Uncle Paul’s house in Worthington, Ind., the family had set up folding tables with bouquets of fresh-cut flowers. Sitting next to Dad gave me that feeling of being a queen.

Brother Javin, who is only a year older than myself, was my playmate in growing-up years. Whether it was splashing in the creek, romping in the haymow, or picking endless quarts of strawberries, we ...

We have entered the month of October. It’s so hard to believe that autumn is here and the trees are showing their autumn splendor. Our yard is accumulating more leaves every day. Daughter Verena, 16, ...

“What’s the forecast for Wednesday?” We all had the same question. We were hoping for a beautiful sunny day, perfect for our annual “school picnic.” In the forenoon, the school children ranging from ...

It’s fruit pie season, and enthusiastic bakers are trying to figure out how to transport just-made apricot, strawberry, peach, cherry, blueberry -- well, all kinds of pies -- to that potluck or picnic ...

Rain or shine, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer and time to plan a few picnics. Last year, it rained and I kicked off the season with an indoor picnic, complete with stove-top soy ...

It’s fruit pie season, and enthusiastic bakers are trying to figure out how to transport just-made apricot, strawberry, peach, cherry, blueberry — well, all kinds of pies — to that potluck or picnic ...

“Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in ...