Category Archives: Family Life

Picking Apples With Teddy

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Last weekend, we got to spend 4 days with Teddy, our 3 year old grandson. The featured activity for the weekend was apple picking. It didn’t take him long to get the hang of it. He picked nearly a half … Continue reading →

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Colors Of The Day

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Steve Hanley

I love Fall when the forests turn to flame during foliage season. Scientists tell us that the reds and oranges of Autumn are always present in the leaves of the trees. They are just covered up by the green of … Continue reading →

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A Corn Maze And A Harvest Moon

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Last Friday, I spent the afternoon with my granddaughter, Lillian, discovering the intricacies of a local corn maze. For those not fortunate enough to live near corn fields, a corn maze is a labyrinth cut into the corn stalks that … Continue reading →

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Breakfast With Buddha

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Steve Hanley

This blog has been about my journeys, both here at home and abroad. Recently, I participated in another type a journey, one that took place between the covers of a book. I am a some-time member of a local book … Continue reading →

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In Memory Of Pat Whitfield

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Saturday, I attended a memorial service for Pat Whitfield, who was born in  1913 and lived for more than 100  years. What was remarkable about Pat was not that she lived so long, but how deeply she touched the lives … Continue reading →

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The Anniversary Gift

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Steve Hanley

17 years ago, Carolyn and I went to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. We planned to get married while we were there, but “The Judge” was always too busy to see us. I suspect that if we had come … Continue reading →

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The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Steve Hanley

The Easter Bunny came to call this past weekend. Sunday was a glorious day with sunny skies and warm temperatures – the kind of day that gives us hope that we will  actually be able to go to the beach … Continue reading →

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Great Minds Run In Great Circles

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Steve Hanley

Hi, there. Welcome to my blog. What follows is a collection of thoughts culled from my daily experiences. It seems much of my life has involved cars – buying cars, fixing cars, driving cars, going on road trips and such. … Continue reading →

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