Appraisal
Back in January, I paid a visit to the Stradivari House to inquire about having both my viola and my Grandpa's violin appraised, with a view to possibly having them…
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March 11, 2026
Progress
So, how's cold and flu season going at your house? We're trudging stoically through the second month of illness here, having gone through now two cases of pneumonia, one sinus…
February 14, 2026
Favorite (and Not so) Things
Last night, after everyone but Jacob went to bed, I begged his help. I've been wanting to dip my toe back into the waters of breadmaking, but have been terribly…
February 5, 2026
Getting the Van Back, and a Fun Photo Shoot
It was a long, long two weeks without the main family transportation. Two plus weeks of Paul having to work daily from home, so he could do all the driving…
January 20, 2026
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Boxing Day 2025
Tradition holds that every year on Boxing Day the Heidmann family takes a meander somewhere in the city. This year our meander began at the Burton Barr Central Library. For…
December 29, 2025
Christmas Day, 2025
Although Christmas morning began with an emergency that kept Paul away from the festivities all day, we nonetheless were able to celebrate with gratitude at Grandma's house with most of…
December 29, 2025