"First Sunday of Advent" services at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Sat. evening - "First Sunday of Advent" services at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in downtown Wooster Ohio www.stmarywooster.org 527 Beall Avenue Wooster Ohio. The first Sunday of the church year. 27Nov2016

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Wooster Ohio Saturday eve. 26Nov2016

Putting up and decorating the Christmas tree

Putting up and decorating the Christmas tree with my niece Marnie and nephew Louis 27Nov2016

Found this well deserved shout out to recognize the great work of the Westminster Police

Found this well deserved shout out to recognize the great work of the Westminster Police Dept.

Every week I hear great stories about the work of the local public safety agencies; the Westminster Police, and the local Manchester, Taneytown, and Sykesville police departments, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Md State Police, the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. and all the local volunteer fire departments.

We are very fortunate to work with such great men and women in Carroll County. We should not take them for granted.

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Wooster Ohio 25Nov2016

Uncle Kevin and Linus, the cattle dog, are having a quiet conversation

Uncle Kevin and Linus, the cattle dog, are having a quiet conversation about Brown Swiss versus Jersey versus Holstein. According to Linus, "Brown Swiss and Holstein are two of the best known cattle breeds in the world. ... Holstein and Brown Swiss actually came from Europe. Originating in the Netherlands, the Holstein cow is the best cow in terms of dairy or milk production..."

We added another grocery store visit, to our worldwide tour of grocery stores. www.buehlers.com

We added another grocery store visit, to our worldwide tour of grocery stores. www.buehlers.com

According to its company website, "Buehler's is ... a leading provider of high-quality food in Northern Ohio."

A company history reports, "Buehler's has been an independent grocer since 1929…

Buehler's Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. (Ed) Buehler and his wife, Helen. ... Today, Buehler's Fresh Foods is still owned by the Buehler family and operated by its "third generation" from the store's Wooster headquarters." Nov. 25, 2016

You can never have enough chocolate. #amwriting

You can never have enough chocolate. #amwriting

Visiting Lehman's Hardware, another great Amish store in downtown Kidron Ohio

Visiting Lehman's Hardware, another great Amish store in downtown Kidron Ohio. www.lehmans.com Nov. 25, 2016 Friday

Visiting Lehman's Hardware, another great Amish store in downtown Kidron Ohio

Visiting Lehman's Hardware, another great Amish store in downtown Kidron Ohio. www.lehmans.com Nov. 25, 2016 Friday

Marnie and Louis Paumier, and Marian Rognlien talk with Peter Graham Dunn

Marnie and Louis Paumier, and Marian Rognlien talk with Peter Graham Dunn, the owner of P. Graham Dunn, art, gifts, home decor
Nov. 25, 2016 Friday

Visiting the P. Graham Dunn, art, gifts, home decor... store

Visiting the P. Graham Dunn, art, gifts, home decor... store in Dalton, Ohio Nov. 25, 2016 Friday

Visiting the P. Graham Dunn, art, gifts, home decor... store in Dalton, Ohio

Visiting the P. Graham Dunn, art, gifts, home decor... store in Dalton, Ohio Nov. 25, 2016 Friday

It is a fascinating store that manufactures and sell woodworking products; much of which is of a patriotic, agricultural, arts and crafty, and religious theme.

The customers are predominantly Mennonite and some Amish - complete with horse and buggies outside. Another great bonus is that the clientele actually dresses appropriately to be out in public. And folks are respectful and polite. Just saying.

It is a really neat store. Almost like an art gallery... Perfect place to visit for someone who maintained his woodworking workshop and radial arm saw in the living room for fifteen years.

P. Graham Dunn | Inspirational Art, Home Décor, Gifts, Personalized ...
https://www.pgrahamdunn.com
Located in the world's largest Amish and Mennonite community, P. Graham Dunn manufactures inspirational art, gifts, and home decor

The Thanksgiving card players

The Thanksgiving card players 24Nov2016

We really enjoyed our dinner at The City Square Steakhouse, downtown Wooster, Ohio

Wed., Nov. 23, 2016 We really enjoyed our dinner at The City Square Steakhouse, downtown Wooster, Ohio

"Located in the heart of historic downtown Wooster, The City Square Steakhouse is your destination for juicy steaks and burgers, fresh seafood and vegetarian entrées,
house-made sides and desserts, and a cocktail just the way you want it."

148 S MARKET ST, WOOSTER, OH 44691-4839 http://www.citysquaresteakhouse.com/ 

http://woosterhistory.org/exhibits/show/german-legacy/christmas-tree-in-wooster

We had Thanksgiving dinner at the home of our neice Marnie and nephew Louis

We had Thanksgiving dinner at the home of our neice Marnie and nephew Louis. They are rock stars. Dinner was awesome. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Be safe out there.

A shout out to those working today.

A shout out to those working today. Thank you. God Bless you for your service. 24Nov2016