Maida Says….

Pomp and Circumstance

Pomp and Circumstance

 Maida Korte “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”  - Hamilton Wright Mabie I have never been known as regal but I do like the occasional bit of ceremony.  For example, preparing my dining room table for family and...

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Good Common Sense

Good Common Sense

“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.”     - Leonardo da Vinci Building a large and safe house starts with digging down first into the unknown rock and mud below.  It is easier to start this way since the expectations of function and aesthetics...

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Creating Family Fun during the Holidays

Creating Family Fun during the Holidays

            By Maida Korte "Play is the work of childhood." - Fred Rogers When I was a little girl we always had dinner together as a family.  All of our school work from the day’s labors at the school mines was placed next to my father’s dinner plate for his...

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