by James Manning House | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog
Hello February! Depending on where you live this means you’re on the down side of winter. In Northeast Pennsylvania we enjoy the later sunsets and additional daylight. My guess is, however, that the groundhog will see his shadow and we’ll be in for six more weeks of...
by James Manning House | Dec 17, 2017 | Blog
Songs are written about the Christmas tree. Decorating seems to be centered about the tree. Most times it’s the first and maybe the only decoration in the living quarters. The Christmas tree is often the topic of conversation around the holiday season....
by James Manning House | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog
Spending time with grandchildren is always great. This past week my three-year-old granddaughter has been playing and singing Christmas songs all rolled together. She likes singing “Rudolph” the best, but asked me to help her to sing “Frosty the...
by James Manning House | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog
On the second day of decorating take a look at some of the boughs of green. I like to add the special touch of live greens both inside and outside. Have you ever thought about what to do with “too heavy” to move planters when the summer flowers have long...
by James Manning House | Jan 16, 2016 | Blog
January is Cabin Fever Month! There hasn’t been much chance to shovel snow, but it’s always nice to sneak away, forget the phones, (and work) for a little R&R. Can’t you just close your eyes and picture yourself curled up in front of the fire with a...
