by B.L. Unkel | Mar 26, 2022 | Travel
Let’s finish our journey through the Lake District National Park in Cumbria County, England, by stepping back in time. The Romans For over 400 years (55BC to 410AD), Romans played a significant part in England’s history. Their presence can be seen in various...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 19, 2022 | Writing
Admit it. You’re curious as to what pencils, puddings, and poets . . . as well as Romans, rabbits, and zombies . . . have to do with England’s Lake District National Park, right? Turns out so many interesting things happened there, I can’t fit them all in one post. So...
by B.L. Unkel | Feb 26, 2022 | History
How many of you have planted and tended a vegetable garden? It’s a lot of work, but, as I’ve said before, there’s nothing more rewarding (or tastier) than growing and eating your own veggies. Many things go into making your garden successful. It needs good soil;...
by B.L. Unkel | Feb 5, 2022 | Baking
I love winter. “Real” winter is one of the things I’m going to miss when I move back to the Texas Gulf Coast. What’s better than snuggling under a blanket in front of a roaring fire with a mug of hot chocolate in one hand and a book in the other while snow falls...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 15, 2022 | History
Say the word, “flooding,” and what comes to mind? If you live along the Gulf or East coast, you may think hurricane. In hilly, interior regions of the country, a heavy rainstorm can produce flash flooding. Both are acts of nature, but any liquid, given the right...
