Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
The grand dames of Appleton gather for the August parade. They wear fat hydrangea corsages, tip begonia bonnets and wave their gloved hands gracefully at people passing by. They creak a little from time to time but maintain an enviable and intimidating posture as they bid their neighbors, “Come! Have a cool glass of lemony [...]
Slowly, with white wicker chairs and hardy cushions; potted plants and creaky porch swings; wooden railings and seasonal flags, American front porches are mounting a comeback, at least in our neck of the woods. From our own front porch we can clink sweating glasses to toast brand new babies, baseball trophies and proud rescue pups. [...]