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Hornets' Nest Sting Operation
Carlianne was pruning a rhododendron bush in our garden and spotted an insect that she called a “beebra” because it had the black and white
By Barb Shelton
Feb 21, 20196 min read


"Was He a Good Cop?" ~ Eyewitnesses Share!
There are two reasons I wanted to put together this multi-authored article: to answer that burning question of whether or not Dave was a goo
By Barb Shelton + 25 Eyewitnesses to Dave's
Jan 30, 201814 min read


Cop's Last Shift and Final Sign-off
This video is of my precious Daddio doing his final sign-off after 39 years of service at Kelso Police Department. He faithfully served the
by Barb Shelton with Sharnessa (Shelton) Sanden
Jan 9, 20186 min read


The Blue Christmas Tree
Last year I received a most wonderful, thoughtful gift from my family, spearheaded by our oldest daughter, Sharnessa. For the significance o
by Barb Edtl Shelton
Nov 28, 20175 min read


Memorial Service for a Beloved Cat
Chrissy began her post about this on Facebook: "Last Saturday we had our kitty put to sleep. She was 12 years old and suffering. Jonah
by Barb Shelton with Chrissy Shelton
Mar 14, 20173 min read


Mr. Camo Man Goes on a Walk with Me
And then I saw him! In ALL of his camo glory… CAMO pants... CAMO jacket... CAMO gloves... annnnnd CAMO hat. (Very serious Russian-type camo
By Barbara Edtl Shelton
Feb 26, 20174 min read


Tory's Memories of Grandma Shelton
"Several years ago my grandma spoke at my high school graduation ceremony. She didn’t like to speak in public very much, or to draw at
by Tory Shelton
Feb 14, 20174 min read


Visit to a Homeless Camp with Grampa
Jonah said that "This was a "dream come true" for me! I was kind of excited we were doing it!" And he added, "This
by Barb (Edtl) Shelton
Feb 14, 20175 min read


Planning-Ahead Dates
I wanted to give our adult kids some undistracted time to talk and plan and look ahead to the coming year as a couple ~ with a gift card for
by Barb (Edtl) Shelton
Feb 4, 20174 min read


My Daddy ~ Poem by Sharnessa
I so appreciate all that you have instilled in me, to name one of the most important ones: an adventurous spirit, which pours into every are
Guest Author: Sharnessa Sanden (Shelton when she
Sep 5, 20163 min read


Banana Boats, Anyone?!?
It's just as well that I didn't know how amazing these were ~ until I finally decided to try them one night ~ because... OOOOOH my
by Barb Shelton
Apr 17, 20166 min read


Man Gift In A Jar
You'll want to choose the theme of your jar for your own man/men, of course, depending on what occasion you have coming up. Here are sev
by Barb Shelton
Apr 16, 20169 min read


"State of the Family Union" Meetings
I'm so grateful to you "Bailey girls," for sharing your thoughts and memories with not just me, but with others who I know wil
By Barb Shelton
Apr 13, 20168 min read
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