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The First Thanksgiving

Posted in Autumn, dessert, desserts, Family, food, friends, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, pumpkins, sports, travel, watching tv, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 25, 2019| 8 Comments »

Well, here we are again people. Thanksgiving and the cusp of the holiday gift-giving, shopping, binge eating season. It’s true what my parents always used to say, time goes by too quickly. Slow down and enjoy life.

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What Is It About the 48th State?

Posted in Autumn, blooms, books, bucket list, cowboys, desert, deserts, Fiction, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, mystical, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, travel, vacation, words, writers, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2019| 8 Comments »

The last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieved statehood on St. Valentine’s Day, 1912. It is part of both the western and the mountain states. It is the 6th largest and 14th most populous of the 50 states in the United States of America. The southern most part of the state is desert, with extreme high temperatures in the summer. The northern part of the state is mountainous and often sees significant snowfall in winter. (more…)

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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Inn Guests

Posted in authors, Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, breakfast, Fiction, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, night time rituals, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, weird, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 14, 2019| 16 Comments »

That’s right folks, you read the title correctly. I had some guests who simply – disappeared. They were here and then – they weren’t.

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Stairs Are Hard

Posted in Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, travel, vacation, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 7, 2019| 6 Comments »

In case you haven’t figured it out already, I own an historic home. It was built in 1870, which means, it has stairs. It also means it has no elevator. Because, guess what? There were no elevators in 1870. The first electric elevator didn’t come into existence until 1887. (That’s your history lesson for the day.) (more…)

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Introverts, Extroverts and Know-It-Alls

Posted in Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, breakfast, Family, food, friends, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, travel, vacation, words, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 2, 2019| 8 Comments »

I think it’s pretty safe to assume that we all know we should not discuss religion or politics when in the company of strangers. I also think it is safe to assume that most people are either somewhat introverted or somewhat extroverted if not completely so. We all know people who are one or the other or some mutant form of both. And, of course, we all know a know-it-all. You know, those people who have an opinion about EVERYTHING and usually express it loudly and in such a manner so as to sound like an authority on the subject. The people who make you eventually go: (more…)

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Giving Thanks, It’s A Way of Life

Posted in authors, Autumn, blogging, Family, food, friends, Holidays, Jansen Schmidt, resolutions, sports, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2018| 9 Comments »

This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States. It’s a day to be with family, eat and reflect on everything in your life you’re thankful for. Oh, and football. It’s also a day dedicated to football. (more…)

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Your Little Halloween Helper

Posted in Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, costumes, Family, food, friends, Halloween, Holidays, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, words, writers, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on October 29, 2018| 9 Comments »

Hello and happy Monday awesome followers! We’re right on the cusp of another Halloween. While we didn’t carve pumpkins this year, we did decorate the inn just a bit. Not too much, just a few things here and there.

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A Unique Passion

Posted in Autumn, blogging, books, cowboys, desert, deserts, Family, Fiction, friends, Jansen Schmidt, reading, travel, Uncategorized, vacation, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 8, 2018| 13 Comments »

Over the past few weeks I’ve been introducing you to the main players in my upcoming release On Common Ground. In case you haven’t seen it yet, here is the cover.

On Common Ground cover

I don’t know about you, but I love it!

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Those Awkward Months

Posted in April, authors, Autumn, Baer House Inn, beach, blogging, blooms, Christmas, Family, Fiction, friends, goals, Halloween, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, pumpkins, resolutions, spring break, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on April 30, 2018| 5 Comments »

Here at Casa Rickrode, otherwise known as The Baer-Williams House, I like to decorate for the holidays. And by holidays I mean, all holidays. It’s nice to see a little bit of holiday cheer throughout the year tucked into a corner or on the mantel, at least in my opinion.

 

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Tis the Season

Posted in April, authors, Autumn, Baer House Inn, beach, blooms, Family, food, friends, Halloween, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, romance, sports, spring break, vacation, Vicksburg, weather, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 12, 2018| 9 Comments »

four seasons

We’re all familiar with the four traditional seasons and most of us have a favorite. I’m partial to summer, because I like it hot. Spring is beautiful, but too short. Autumn is pretty but often too cool for my liking. I love the long hot summers. I know, I’m a weird-o to some of you, but hey, I’m honest. I like it hot. (more…)

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