I was extremely thankful that the downstate portion of my family took the trip north to join my dear wife Karen, terrific daughter Elisabeth and sensational significant George Three for a visit. My sister Dory, brother-in-law Jim, niece Erin and nephew James were so happy to be here. Cherished rescue pup Lola, too! Captured with…

My sister Dory wanted to bring the family up from downstate. She knew our place was too small for an extended stay. She found a place online in nearby Lafayette that went by the name of the Honeycrisp House. The rolling-hills location surely was beautiful this time of year. Come another part of our year,…