Please do not feed the (political) animals….

Let’s turn our memories back a notch, back to the days when Bobby Sturgell had been freshly nominated to the job of FAA Administrator ... s lacrosse practices and games after work. He and his wife, Lynn, work to keep up their old farmhouse ... his plans to coach 6-year-old Ben’s team. His schedule as acting chief of the Federal Aviation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 08:17:36

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The Post In Which I Curse Dial-Up Internet and Technology In General (Don't Strike Me Down Now, Please)

Did you ever feel like that?Like everything around you is upside down, inside out, and topsy turvy to boot?Did you ever wonder why we say "to boot"? ... and played with piles of cousins near and far. We were snowed in at our little farmhouse for days ... plans to breathe or anything for a 24-hour window of time so as to ensure that the person shows [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 02:24:00

Paul Newman Dies At 83

WESTPORT, Conn. — Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" ... . He was 83. Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport ... had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 14:35:13

Best Thanksgiving getaways

Okay, so the idea of firing up the car and heading to grandma’s house to spend Thanksgiving with a lot of boring relatives you don’t care much for ... if you can still make alternative plans: Blackberry Farmhouse, Great Smoky Mountains, Tenn. Four [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 14:04:14

Presevationists Rally Around Historic Farmhouse

It's not often that a historic preservation battle focuses on and old farmhouse ... plans to move the 139-year-old Mumford House, which was named for the school's original Dean of Agriculture. The house reportedly stands in the way of new landscaped plaza and bell tower.This "Model [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:47:00

Paul Newman Dead At The Age of 83

From The NYTimes: Paul Newman Dies at 83 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: September 27, 2008 Filed at 10:16 a.m. ET Fred R ... . He was 83. Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, publicist ... he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of “Of Mice and Men,” citing unspecified health issues. He [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 14:39:31

Legendary actor Paul Newman dies

Legendary actor Paul Newman dies by The Associated Press Saturday September 27, 2008, 10:48 AM APPaul Newman in the 1986 movie "The Color of Money ... Yada Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, Conn ... had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 08:04:07

Happy (Belated) Birthday

My friend Emily and I haven't lived in the same state for years, but we always show up for the important stuff: birthdays, breakups, weddings ... showing up for? I pictured Emily up in her farmhouse in the mountains planning Connor's birthday [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 23:45:32

Paul Newman Has Died

Paul Newman Has Died Posted on September 27, 2008 at 7:33 am (PST) Paul Newman died Friday, at the age of 83, after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near ... cancelled plans in May to produce Of Mice and Men due to health issues. Besides being a legendary [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 19:38:22

Guest Blogger: Holly Dodd, Director of Marketing

At the Museum: LRMA a Hub of Holiday activityAs you watch your calendar rapidly filling with seasonal events and holiday parties, ... Emerald Isle and one to Nantucket for a week’s stay in a Victorian farmhouse. Ladies will swoon over ... the night away, make plans to attend the Museum’s black-tie Gala on the evening of Saturday [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 16:02:00

The Old Shed

Or, “Not the Lodge Project“ A couple of years ago, ... to repaint. They like to do things themselves which is all very well, but for a huge Victorian farmhouse ... a suitable cottage for me. Two years of rejected plans, bat surveys, and a displaced family of hedgehogs [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 16:25:39

Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke

I swore off the Hannah Swensen mystery series by Joanne Fluke after the third installment, Blueberry Muffin Murder ... Scharf. It’s an old farmhouse that belonged to Rhonda’s now deceased aunt, and Norman plans to tear ... to remove some antiques that Delores plans to sell at her store. While checking out the basement [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 10:41:26

Two Illinois Levees Break, Force Evacuations

GULFPORT, Ill. — Floodwaters breached two levees in western Illinois on Wednesday and threatened more Mississippi River towns in Missouri after ... -old Russell, who had lived in the white farmhouse for 57 years. Later in the week, the Mississippi ... plans and begin sandbagging. In Clarksville _ a historic artists' town of 500 between St. Louis [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 13:54:40

Tour stop #3: The loneliness of a shopping mall book signing

Filed under: Rolf Potts's Book Tour ... one can buy new books -- and since I'm now based out of a small farmhouse about 8 miles southeast of Salina ... memberships or cell phone plans. Thus, your average Saturday shopper has gotten used to avoiding eye [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 08:30:00

A trip to Colorado and my new Martha Stewart/KB Home community

I went to Denver, Colorado the week before last to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our Martha Stewart/KB Home community in Stapleton ... . More information is available HERE. Homebuyers at the Stapleton community have their choice of 5 floor plans ... The kitchens in the homes feature lovely details like deep farmhouse sinks, granite counter [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 04:00:04

Amy Winehouse is buying a country house for her and Blake

Amy Winehouse is planning on splashing out a whopping $1.5 million on a secret country home where she can get her act together. Word is that she plans ... from signing the papers for the 150 year-old farmhouse. It has seven bedrooms, three sitting rooms [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 16:34:34

'Red Paperclip' Guy Is Ready to Trade His House

It's only been a couple years since Kyle MacDonald first made headlines bartering his way from a red paper clip to a house, ... and author announced Tuesday that he's accepting offers for his two-story, full-furnished farmhouse ... trading again, we were stagnant on that front," he said. MacDonald plans to accept offers until July 11 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 15:50:44

Protecting Future Generations By Protecting Air, Water & Wildlife

CHERRY VALLEY AND KITTATINNY RIDGE It is easy to forget in these troubled times that government can help good people do good things ... to my horror that other houses, including a magnificent late-18th century farmhouse surrounded ... , and through a coalition of environmentalists and sportsmen, Du Pont's plans not only were thwarted [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 11:45:00

A Thanksgiving wedding

{MS image}As we're getting ready for the holidays and making our plans for Thanksgiving, ... , the bride's parents own a charming colonial-style farmhouse (in Massachusetts, of course!) with an old ... house; Pottery Barn dining room; cranberry wreath; Row 2: MS pumpkin dip; Caramel pumpkin pie; turkey [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 04:52:00

Finally the knitting!

I started and finished this hat last week. Lion Brand Thick & Quick held double - great for stash busting. Super quick too ... in the stash - two skeins worth. I bought it at a sale at a Farmhouse Yarns - stuff a bag sort of deal ... (I've got yarn and plans to knit her a toasty topper next). I popped the hat on her today [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 19:04:00

Lusso Collection Adds $5 Million Tuscan Villa

Filed under: Journeys In August we reported that the Lusso Collection portfolio of multi-million dollar residences in the world's most desirable ... -restored stone farmhouse with five bedroom suites, stone fireplaces, terracotta floors and brick ... , the company plans to have 39 luxury residences in 21 destinations by year's end, with London and Paris [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 09:03:00

Get Crafty: Revisiting a classic: noodle necklaces with a twist

It’s 9:30 at night and our power just came back on. High winds have been banging against our farmhouse all day, knocking out power, phone, internet ... -so-thrilling New Year’s plans of going to bed at the same time, reading and falling asleep. I must [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 03:06:28

Of Christmas chores and country kindness

By Jennifer Bryan Paris, Ohio Honorable Mention The frosty morning air stung my nose as I stepped out the door of our farmhouse ... on her face. Obviously, this little adventure hadn’t been in her Christmas plans. Out of the corner [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:53:29

Salman’s birthday celebrations

It’s Salman’s birthday today and let’s see what plans he has for the day. It was said that Salman ... in his farmhouse in Panvel with his close friends and family members. Salman who is a family man [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 14:54:40

Get real

It’s my habit to breeze over the details, and that’s gotten me in a fix more than once. Greg has a little saying whenever I start talking big plans, “OK Hon, I’ll just knock ... that in the loosest sense–was to move into the farmhouse before it was outfitted with electricity [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 02:18:57

A Change of Plans

I posted several weeks ago about our dream to build our house on the river...the shovels were ready to go ( ... change in plans by now)...and so...WE BOUGHT IT...this incredible almost 100-year-old farmhouse ... for that special one-of-a-kind farmhouse sink)...well...in the middle of the hunt for things with a history [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 06:49:00

Simple Woman’s daybook

For Today...Outside my window a gray November day. The leaves have now fallen from the maple tree outside our south window in the living room, ... am thankful for...living in this old farmhouse where we have gravity forced heat which means ... and a nice warm shower.A few plans for the remainder of the week…making a couple more pairs [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 14:10:00

runewheel

Of course we bought a farmhouse in Maine. . .in Round Pond. The house sat back from a curving road with hardly any traffic ... us the Russell house was still standing. We drove by the house and plans to visit the cemetery ... . It was (for me) a dream come true. We named the farmhouse Runewheel.I sold my loft, L kept [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:08:00

Amy Winehouse to buy country retreat… to live with Blake

Photobucket Image Hosting Amy Winehouse’s dad has admitted that his daughter plans to live in a country estate with her now-incarcerated husband, ... s about two and a half months away. Plans are underway to purchase the home for Amy, a $1.3 million 150 year-old farmhouse on three acres in quiet Suffolk, about an hour and a half train ride outside [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 11:06:48

Another Holiday Gift Idea!

And this one's perfect as not only a Christmas gift, but perhaps even moreso a Hanukkah gift for those who celebrate! ... on an unsuspecting gentile family in their quiet farmhouse. The loving mother and father ... to him. This dude is a seriously talented filmmaker and he plans on using the funds made from this short [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 06:50:00

Monday Monday!

The beginning of the week sees me almost back to normal after a weekend spent knee high in stash, paint and mess! ... maybe bright and funky but as we live in a really old, old farmhouse kinda cottage, Hubs wasn't so keen ... that belonged to the guys Great Grandma. I now have plans to strip it down, repaint and recover [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 15:22:00

In Which We are Moved Elsewhere

December 12, 2008 — Anna For all those who have followed our saga in Ohio: Our plans have changed. The new point of interest is Virginia ... again. I like having the comfort knowing an old farmhouse tucked away in the hills is inviting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 16:30:55

Springfield: Small town feud over Madison Square Garden's music festival in upsate New York...

Syracuse.com: Barbara and Ted Beckingham just want to sell their farm so they can have enough money for retirement. They have no 401(k) ... came to the rural town of Springfield, in Otsego County, with plans to launch a three-day music ... she said, her voice breaking and her eyes tearing up behind sunglasses. Looking toward the farmhouse [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 20:07:58

Last Day at Tiffany’s

Last Day at Tiffany’s Dec 9th, 2008 by Alicia Today is our last day here in Nebraska.  We have had such a fun time! ... open house at a beautiful restored farmhouse filled with Christmas cheer and fabulous food (except ... and a well behaved car!  ;)  Wish us luck! Posted in Field trips & tours, plans for the day, personal [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 17:35:12

U.S. Presidents #'s 4, 5, and 3

For those of you playing along with the home game, that would be James Madison, James Monroe, and Thomas Jefferson ... plans accordingly, OK? Stop #2: 29 miles south of Montpelier to James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland ... of luxury. A basic plantation farmhouse. An odd, post-death addition of a two-story structure [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 14:55:30

Book review: 'Classic Kitchen Style'

“Classic Kitchen Style: The Essential Handbook for a Timeless Design” by Mervyn Kaufman (Filipacchi Publishing, $16.99) ... , in four main categories: traditional elegance, country charmers, farmhouse fancies and a blend of styles. The book includes advice on choosing custom or stock cabinets, as well as colors, floor plans [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 14:58:19

Paul Newman Dies

Paul Newman Dies Posted by Kim Priestap Published: September 27, 2008 - 10:19 AM He was 83 years old and struggled with cancer for some time ... at his farmhouse near Westport, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 15:19:48

Paul Newman - 1925-2008

Paul Newman has died at the age of 83.Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 14:22:24

What are your New Year Plans?

My friend has a farm house in the foothills of the moutains surrounding Pune. We (friends and families) are going to his farmhouse in the evening, eat, drink and dance and then sleep over. We intend to return back in the morning. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 11:49:58

Farmhouse part 3

“So someone is trying to kill me?”“You are not getting the point. We are blaming each other. But neglecting a very important point ... . They had loads of plans which now would never be done. There were bottles of alcohol to be emptied in 2 days ... on the floor next to Janvi persuading her to sleep, but getting no answer back. After sometime [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 02:37:00

30 Rock 3.04 - Gavin Volure

Welcome back to our 30 Rock recaps after a *totally planned* one-week absence. Yes. Of course I always meant to post this the week the next new episode aired. Completely. Anyway… We open as Jack urges Liz to loosen up as they walk into a schmancy dinner party, but she’s 1.) Connecticut, 2.) No food yet, 3.) “Away” toilet situation, so no dice [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 00:19:34

Learn About Wind Generator Plans

With the world's ever-increasing demand of power being more than its supply, it is about time that we take concrete steps to save power ... work best when the following conditions are met: * You have a house or farmhouse spread over a big ... on a regular basis, a wind power system offers the best solution. * Your house needs a lot of uninterrupted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:10:22

Info About Wind Generator Plans

With the world’s ever-increasing demand of power being more than its supply, it is about time that we take concrete steps to save power ... work best when the following conditions are met: * You have a house or farmhouse spread over a big ... basis, a wind power system offers the best solution. * Your house needs a lot of uninterrupted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:32:20

A midwestern connected farmhouse?

With the terrible winter weather we have in Illinois, I keep wondering why the connected farmhouse was a New England phenomenon ... is one example of a connected farm, and here is another.There is a big open area between our house ... plans because they might be disappointed down the line when they can't accomplish those goals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:37:00

Resolution Time

Happy 2009. Goodbye 2008 with all your uncertainty, presidential elections, and destructive Wall Street ways ... , but they changed plans at the last minute. That's OK with me. I get a little jumpy about company anyway.So ... dating Marshall. When I was so uncertain about my future. When I lived in Farmhouse Villa [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 17:54:00

Buried secrets

By Grist This article, written by reporter Abrahm Lustgarten, was published by ProPublica.org. A version of it also ran on BusinessWeek's website. In July, a hydrologist dropped a plastic sampling pipe 300 feet down a water well in rural Sublette County, Wyo., and pulled up a load of brown oily water with a foul smell [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 00:53:01

Help me find the perfect house

{from Martha Stewart}So I'm working on creating a post/board for a holiday-at-home wedding, similar to this Thanksgiving post, only for a snowy, ... up by one of the many fireplaces. It could be an old farmhouse, a suburban retreat, a city dwelling ... your submissions and I may check back in for help with another aspect of the holiday-at-home wedding pla [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 17:53:00

A hole in the ground erupts, to Estonia’s delight

By ELLEN BARRY TUHALA — All day, people crunched through the frost-encrusted woods, in snowsuits, leather jackets and perilous heels, until they came to the spot where the water was churning. According to legend, the witches of Tuhala were taking a sauna underground, beating each other vigorously with birch branches, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 18:48:34

Your Correspondent tries to think of something for to blog about

more animals (ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING WHERE THE INTER-HOLIDAY PERIOD BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S IS USUALLY A SLOW NEWS PERIOD, for one. (Or, under the interesting time and circumstances were in, are they really that slow?) ************* NO WONDER THE ZEALOTS AND TRUE BELIEVERS IN HOLOCAUST DENIAL--WHICH THEY PREFER TO CALL " [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 18:35:38

In Depth: The Great Ocean Walk offers an intimate look at how climate change may be affecting Australia (By Christy Harrison )

Having grown up in California’s Bay Area, I know this terrain well: winding two-lane coastal road, ocean far below, steep hills threatening mudslides at every turn. Eucalyptus and pine rustle under partly foggy skies; rain forms sheer curtains dividing one clear expanse from the next [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 13:05:40

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