“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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Latest Posts

  • Poppies, Poppies, Everywhere

    With the Baltic Sea behind me, I faced the most glorious field of red poppies that I had ever seen. I just had to go run through this field. Ever present in the back of mind was that scene from… Continue reading

  • Right Where We Left Her

    I've had a couple of weeks off and a few more days to go before we come back home to the States. It's been an incredible past year and a half or so, in the very best way possible. Even… Continue reading

  • Land of the Midnight Sun

    It's that time of year when we make our annual pilgrimage to the wonderful country of Sweden. Before heading to our magical island of Gotland, we're spending a few days in Stockholm. One can't really understand the concept of "The… Continue reading

  • Fountain Play

    Ah it's time to grab a cup of coffee and watch the littles enjoying the perfect summer fun.  Fountain Play !!!!! I love sitting here watching two little ones trying to capture the fountain in a bucket and thinking it's… Continue reading

  • A Bout of Extreme Author Worship in NYC

    Yes it's true. Last week found me in New York City. For the most amazing book conference called Book Expo America. Everything started off on a good note with Seth Godin greeting us at breakfast. He is such a dynamic… Continue reading

  • Left Wanting Biscuits

    Meem and O are huge Alton Brown fans. When we heard he was coming to Knoxville, it was a no brainer that we would be going to see him. Is what I didn't know is that I'd find myself at… Continue reading

  • The Summer Season Has Begun

    Over the weekend it was time to:  Fire Up The Grill Try and get a spot on one of the spinning chairs. Play some music. E brought home is ukelele from University. They wanted to sing John Mayer songs and… Continue reading

  • Katten at the Keys

    It's no secret that every good piano has a katten at the keys. We are so lucky to have this little fellow who checks our hand positions so we don't injure ourselves. Or perhaps choose the wrong music. He complains… Continue reading

  • Out Into The World: A Milestone

    " Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."  Nelson Mandela Oh happy day to you our graduate. A gathering of family and friends celebrated the end of her five year journey and a… Continue reading

  • More Celebrating than a Kettle of Fish and A Special Something For YOU!

    It is an exciting day at Over Here ! Sound the party horns! Whip some confetti around the room or do a Happy Dance around the Old Oak Tree! Dish up the Birthday Cake! It's PARTY TIME 🙂 Why all… Continue reading

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