Author Archives: AECRM

When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Posted on June 6, 2023 by AECRM

Those who follow my blog posts may know that my home, built in 1855, has been badly damaged. In the spring of 2023, very high winds and a tornado caused power outages in our town in Ohio. The winds toppled … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Two Dear School Friends, part 2

Posted on May 30, 2023 by AECRM

In my last blog post, our adventures took place in my hometown of Toledo. But I wanted to take my friends to see places dear to my heart southeast of where I live. I come by it, honestly. My parents … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Two Dear School Friends

Posted on May 26, 2023 by AECRM

You may have noticed that I haven’t written any blog posts recently. The reason, you ask? I didn’t have time to write because my friends and I were busy having adventures. Ellen drove from North Carolina, and Judy from Indiana. … Continue reading →

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Career Counseling, Our Passions, and Some Surprises

Posted on May 12, 2023 by AECRM

Weird things sometimes happen in life. We start out on one path and then realize that the things that make us tick are in a different direction. One of the many blessings of living in America is that our futures … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Two Dear Friends Visiting

Posted on May 9, 2023 by AECRM

The last three blog posts have been about the drama of my damaged house being repaired. Now I want to switch gears and talk about something cheering that cheers me and might cheer you. This week I have two college … Continue reading →

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The Saga Continues: Saving my home Brick by Brick

Posted on May 4, 2023 by AECRM

If you haven’t read the two previous blog posts in this series, which were published on Tuesday, April 28, 2023, and May 2, 2023, consider starting there. But be advised, the story doesn’t end there.  A few days ago, I … Continue reading →

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Rot, High Winds, Fallen Chimney, Lifted Roof

Posted on May 2, 2023 by AECRM

I unearthed an old list of blog ideas buried in the paper piles of my office submitted by old friends and two cousins. I am tempted by their excellent suggestions and mean to address them shortly, but right now, I … Continue reading →

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A Substitute Musician for Worship and A Home Emergency

Posted on April 28, 2023 by AECRM

The blog post I just finished and intended to post today with pictures and information regarding damage to my home will have to wait. I just received a call from the builders telling me they are conscious of the seriousness … Continue reading →

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A Delicious and Delightful Celebration

Posted on April 25, 2023 by AECRM

Now and again, we are issued an invitation that is beyond compare. I received one to help celebrate a milestone birthday for my daughter. There was not one chance in a million that I would turn down a visit with … Continue reading →

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Part 5: Karl Peterson and The Rest of the Story

Posted on March 28, 2023 by AECRM

I had planned to write about Karl Peterson visiting us in Columbia, South Carolina, for five days in June 1991. But I have changed my mind. Instead, I want to end this series with one last post about Karl and … Continue reading →

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