To say Mom was listening with only half an ear would be giving her far more credit than was due. That’s not really a judgment of her, I suppose; you know how moms are sometimes. And I am sure there are moments when Junior has her undivided, if f...
There was a time in my life I would never have dreamed of ordering my meals all prepped in a little box, with bits and pieces diced and sliced in packages. I’m too snooty about my cooking which, quite frankly, is pretty darn good (if I do say so myself). A really good meal takes time and thought; it’s a gift, lovingly prepared, to those for whom you prepare it.
But that was back in the good ol’ days, when life was somehow less insanely busy than it is now. I don’t know what happened to those days. I keep waiting for life to get back to “normal,” but have slowly succumbed to the realization this harried state of frenetic activity is the new norm. I find myself standing in front of an empty refrigerator night after night (often having skipped lunch) because, once again, I didn’t have time to make it to the grocery store. I keep hoping the maid will have supper ready when I get home. Then I remember I don’t have a maid and stand over th...
I confess, I am not Italian. I could not be more proud of my Scotts-Welch heritage: the indomitable, against-all-odds strength of my ancestors, the unsurpassed beauty of the rugged highlands purple with heather. The first time I flew into Scotland, I cried as the plane circled Edinburgh. It was like coming home. “Amazing Grace” played on the bagpipes just slays me. And, ah yes, men in kilts!
But if I had to pick another heritage, Italian would be a top contender. Such an incredible history Italians have, with so many brilliant contributions to the modern world. Explorers, inventors, artists…Columbus, Marco Polo, Michelangelo. Lest we forget, Joltin’ Joe and Sophia Loren. Romeo and Juliet...only a...
To say Mom was listening with only half an ear would be giving her far more credit than was due. That’s not really a judgment of her, I suppose; you know how moms are sometimes. And I am sure there are moments when Junior has her undivided, if f...
The first step for any home buyer is to get pre-approved for a loan, and Veterans are no exception. But, while veterans and active duty military personnel receive much deserved home loan assistance, in the form of VA guaranteed loans, vets have an added burden of obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). In order to qualify you must have:
We will be closed today, July 4, 2016.
But if you'd like to have something to do besides house hunt, how about joining us at the Prickett's Fort Independence Day Celebration! From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., there will be lots of historic patriotic fun.
Afterward, in Palatine Park, join us for music and fireworks:
3:00 p.m. – Tane Lynne & The Total Package
530 p.m. – Brother Short Band (with special appearance by Abigail Latocha)
8:45 p.m. – The Davisson Brothers Band
10:00 p.m. – Fireworks!!
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July!
God bless the USA!