First Day of Summer

First Day of Summer

My dad, who dropped me off and picked me up from school every day until I could drive, was amazing at helping my sister and me make the most out of the good things in life. One particular idea he had created one of my fondest memories of summer. On the very first day...
Just Horsing Around

Just Horsing Around

The horse head was bought for me as a joke because I thought it was hilarious.  I gave it to my brother, Don, because he thought it was hilarious. It showed up at my niece’s wedding in Missouri, then at my nephews wedding in Indiana and now at another niece’s wedding...

A Remembrance of Pavarotti

  “No, not like that!” yelled Pavarotti as I fumbled through the Traviata aria. The maestro was in a bad mood. He had sung poorly the night before at the national soccerstadium. At almost nine thousand feet,  Bogotá  is one of the highest capitals in...

“It’s What We Do”…..our new demo video

One Legacy collects stories. It’s what we do. Our current Legacy Sharing program at The Highland Home has been a real testimonial for the value and impact of guided story sharing at retirement communities. The Highland Home was already an outstanding community for...
My Advice For Kids Today

My Advice For Kids Today

I was born in 1921 in Reno IL. We lived in the country, not to from Greenvile IL. I was one of 6 children. We had several dairy cows and quite a few acres of land. My brothers helped milk the cows. During the depression it was pretty rough but we got through it. I...
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