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...
by Elizabeth Ailes | May 22, 2023 | Blog
Nothing compares to the colors and fragrance of a springtime garden! My lilacs, peonies and azaleas are competing to be the prettiest...
by Elizabeth Ailes | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog
On the left is Jay Gephardt, the Al G. Wright Chair of the famous Purdue Bands and Orchestras. Next to him is my nephew Geoffrey, a rising senior and second year Drum Major for the Purdue All American Marching Band. I am so proud of...
by Elizabeth Ailes | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog
Is it really just three months into the growing season? It’s hard to believe August is here, but my amazing vegetable garden just reminded me. The tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and zucchini are...