It will be four years ago this August when I set out on a pilgrimage to honor my ancestors who were the first converts in my line to join...

I have always been drawn to books written about World War II. I remember the first book I read about this time period was Lois Lowry's...

It is spring in our little CC town although some might call it splinter. I am trying hard not to complain. I put on two layers of...

On the I-15 corridor near the the pioneer town of New Harmony is the hidden gem, Kolob Canyon, Zion National park, at exit, 40. Navajo...

It is nearly midnight again and my fingers have wanted to talk all day. I go around most days writing stories in my head, but I never...

I remember this photo... it was Mother's Day weekend 2009. It was such a joy to see my little people on the temple steps. These were...

I stole a few days with my "youngers" and headed to Wayne County- destination Loa, Road Creek Inn- I have been chasing a story for a few...

Once upon a time I was a high school basketball player. I was also a cellist, the high school newspaper editor, a member of the choir, a...

Wednesday Write I met him when I was 9. His name was Gavin Ottenbacher (I think). The grandson of Edwin Cleveland Stoddard Kimball, the...

I am not exactly sure when it happened. Maybe, when I started loosing my grandparents. My grandpa Hofheins died in 1999, Grandma Weaver...

I spent a wonderful morning yesterday in Zion National Park. Each time I visit the park, I am in awe- it never gets old. For the...

I guess I am becoming a hermit. No seriously, I would simply rather curl up and stay inside and linger. Thoreaus's word resonate with...

My husband's maternal grandparents In 1941 Velma and Francis met for the first time across from the Dixie Theatre.  Velma was a Senior in...

📷William Leonard Evans with bride Alberta Ann Ward Married June 11, 1915 A love story for Valentine's... I wish I knew William and Ann's...

📷 Zina and Eldro-  Eldro Verl Rigby was born in 1910.  Zina Lunt Rigby was born in 1913.  Theirs was a love affair full of laughter. I...

My dad sits in a chair in my cozy office as the sunshine glistens on his silver hair. His eyes are closed and he is sharing a memory...

Golden Grains of Love (During my hunt for family love letters, I found this letter among my husband's histories in his BIG book of...

Barnwood and Tulips is excited about our new look and our new web address. I am so excited to start chasing stories and sharing them...