by Sears Homes | Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized |
When you cut a tree down, you can learn a lot about local history by examining its exposed trunk. How many rings does it have? How old is the tree? During which years did the area experience a drought? By studying America’s early architecture, you can learn a...
by Sears Homes | Nov 24, 2012 | Uncategorized |
As has become our annual tradition, hubby cooked our 18-pound turkey on his Weber Charcoal Grill. It was one of the most delicious birds I’ve ever enjoyed. The best part was that it was cooked 100% “off the grid.” The charcoal is a no-brainer. Lots...
by Sears Homes | Nov 5, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Okay boys and girls: What was the remarkable fact of James A. Garfield’s presidency? Here’s some nice music to get you in the mood for answering questions. Give up? Hmmm. James Abram Garfield became our 20th president on March 4, 1881 and was shot by an...
by Sears Homes | Jun 20, 2011 | Uncategorized |
The piece below was written June 20, 2011 (Monday). Today was the day of my father’s memorial service. And it was also the day that I delivered my first eulogy. Thanks to a lot of kind souls and a lot of help, it turned out to be a beautiful service and was well...
by Sears Homes | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Those last two weeks, when I knew that my father was getting close to the end, I’d visit him every morning and every evening. He was sleeping 22+ hours a day at this point, only awakening for a few minutes when someone was speaking to him. In the morning,...
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