According to the Polar Express book (and movie) by Chris Van Allsburg, Santa Claus does not exist. Or does he?   In the book, for one doubting boy, an astonishing event occurs. Late on Christmas Eve night, he lies in bed hoping to hear the sound of reindeer bells from Santa’s sleigh. When to his surprise, [...]

Abrahm Lincoln Tomato – the first to bear fruit
From: Mother Earth News
‘Abraham Lincoln’ was introduced in 1923 by the W. H. Buckbee seed company of Rockford, Ill., which named the tomato in honor of the state’s favorite son. It was released without much fanfare, but over the years it has proved itself to be one [...]

The Book Nook in Lisle is one of Mere’s favorite places to go. During her Kindergarten and First Grade years Mere and Grandma often stopped after school (beign that it was on the way home). It was where she learned to go in by herself and conduct her own transactions. She was [...]

From the Chicago Trib:
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, Near Michigan City, Ind.
Miles of beach, some with names and certain characteristics: Lakeview is nice for families, Central is one of the rare public-beach areas that invites your dog to swim along. Plus there are dunes trails and quality exhibits and programs we’ve come to expect from [...]

Here’s what I’ve been working on this fall. Socks and MP3 socks! I have one more to go. There are two MP3 socks not pictured. All are loom knitted, except the two not pictured. The MP3 socks are knitted with Cascade fixation. The socks are Knit Picks Parade, Cascade Fixation [...]

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