Young Sheldon It's 1989, and we meet nine-year-old Young Sheldon Cooper, the beloved character from THE BIG BANG THEORY. Young Sheldon has skipped four grades to start high school alongside his less-intellectual older brother. We get a peek into the early years–with voiceover from Jim Parsons–of a genius who is misunderstood by his family, classmates and neighbors. His mother preps him with what she thinks is the only tool he’ll need to survive at his new school. To remind bullies that his dad’s the football coach and his brother plays on the team. His twin sister, who’s happy to stay in fourth...Read More
Porch remodel begins
We have begun our Porch remodel by building a 5 tiered retaining wall. The wall will help with the steep grade of the yard. Knock-out roses and Shasta daisy's are planted in front and on top are lovely begonias and some tall grasses. Tips from Lowes.com The blocks for this project have a locking flange — which makes the installation easy. The interlocking blocks can be used to build walls up to 28 inches high. Follow the block manufacturer's instructions concerning wall height limits. Plan your layout. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and, if it's against the house,...Read More
Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
[caption id="attachment_5500" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac[/caption] Everything you would ever want to know about these plants is here. Important Information Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as eastern poison ivy or poison ivy, is a poisonous Asian and North American flowering plant that is well-known for causing Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, an itchy, irritating, and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it. It is caused by urushiol, a clear liquid compound in the plant's sap. The species is variable in its appearance and habit, and despite its common name it is not a true ivy (Hedera), but rather a...Read More
Matthew Bible Study Guide
[caption id="attachment_5282" align="alignnone" width="802"] Matthew Bible Study Guide[/caption] Click here to get a free copy of the Matthew Bible Study Guide I have just completed with the Adult Sunday School class. Feel free to distribute as you deem necessary. Here is the introductory text. INTRODUCTION Written in a polished Semitic "synagogue Greek", the author draws on three main sources: 1. the Gospel of Mark, 2. the hypothetical collection of sayings known as the “Q source”, and 3. the material unique to his own community, called the “M source” or "Special Matthew". The divine nature of Jesus was a major issue for...Read More
Floor Refinishing
After three days of sanding, staining, and buffing, our floors came out great. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="5" gal_title="Floor Refinishing"] Ever think you'd find buried treasure in your own home? Years ago, homeowners decided to go for a more "modern" look and covered their hardwood floors with vinyl or carpet. These days, with hardwood back in style, it might be worthwhile to look into Floor Refinishing. If it turns out that your floor was among those treasures that were buried, we can help you put it back on display. Be warned, though: this project takes a lot of time, patience and elbow grease. Before...Read More