by Elizabeth Ailes | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
When the flowers bloom, the birds show up to admire the colors. Sometimes they stay for a snack. What a glorious...
by Elizabeth Ailes | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog
When the Big Boy Beefsteaks ripen, it means tomato sandwiches and capers salad every day! The dogs get some credit here, since they helped to protect the harvest from...
by Elizabeth Ailes | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog
ISummertime in the Hudson Valley is always a joy! The weather is a welcome change from Florida and I love watching my garden grow. So far, I’ve picked lettuce, squash blossoms, and enough basil to keep us in pesto until fall. This sweet cardinal made himself right at...
by Elizabeth Ailes | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog
I just recently had the fainting couch reupholstered. It is over 100 years old. As soon as it was placed in the bedroom all four got up and said...
by Elizabeth Ailes | May 23, 2023 | Blog
My son Zac received his BA in politics from Hillsdale College. I was touched and humbled to receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Hillsdale. I dedicated this honor to my late husband, Roger, and it felt like he was a part of our very happy...