When Diane Porter retired in 2009 after a 39-year career with Jefferson County Public Schools, she planned to follow the advice of those who retired before her and take at least three months to “do nothing.” She didn’t last long. Before the end of the first month, at the urging … [Read more...] about What Her “Retirement” Day Looks Like
Travel and Daytrips
Some Additions to Your Car to Make it Easier to Drive
Are there any tools to make things easier? Newer cars have helpful technology that benefits drivers of all ages. If a driver veers out of the lane or doesn’t keep hands on the steering wheel, the wheel vibrates. When using cruise control, the car can automatically slow when … [Read more...] about Some Additions to Your Car to Make it Easier to Drive
Some Great Events Not to Miss
The Marriage of Figaro Kentucky Opera Composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro is an opera buffa (comic opera) in four acts. With a storyline that rivals the best of the best of American soap operas (revenge, disguise, love, trickery, + a wedding … [Read more...] about Some Great Events Not to Miss
Working with Wood is a Meditation of Sorts…
Let us introduce you to the rhythmic and meditative skill of fine woodworking. Ted Harlan has been using hand tools to fashion pieces for almost 30 years. His student Louie Prestigiacomo, is new to the craft and enjoys creating useful items by hand. Louie Prestigiacomo is … [Read more...] about Working with Wood is a Meditation of Sorts…
He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
The scent of cut wood and sawdust let me know immediately that I am in a woodworking studio. It’s 97 degrees outside, but this subterranean world of planks and shavings is a few degrees cooler. I visited with Ted Harlan at his shop/classroom/studio located in the lower level of … [Read more...] about He Creates Instruments Out of Wood