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Mr. Kuner’s Clock

Posted in authors, Baer House Inn, blooms, humor, Jansen Schmidt, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 25, 2019| 10 Comments »

As most of you know, I live in an old house. Almost 150 years old to be exact. I live in the historic “downtown” area of Vicksburg, most famous for the 47-day siege of 1863. If you’re not familiar with this epic historical event, shame on you, but here’s what you need to know: Ulysses S. Grant and his northern armies converged on Vicksburg, entrapping a Confederate army, lead by Lt. General John Pemberton, and hundreds of citizens for 47 days. (more…)

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What Once Was A House

Posted in authors, Autumn, Baer House Inn, blogging, camera, cement walls, Family, Fiction, friends, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, short story, Vicksburg, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 24, 2016| 6 Comments »

abandoned-houseHouses have souls. I’m sure of it. Have you ever noticed that a house starts to deteriorate when it is no longer occupied? Why is that? I believe it’s because when humans move out, the house loses it soul. Without a soul, it dies. (more…)

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What’s Going On At the Baer House?

Posted in acting, authors, Baer House Inn, blogging, bucket list, costumes, drinks, Family, Fiction, food, friends, goals, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, musical theater, resolutions, singing, theater, theatre, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 22, 2016| 18 Comments »

travel quote 1Well, it’s been a year now and we’re getting to know the bed and breakfast routine pretty well. We’re also becoming familiar with the highs and lows of tourist traffic patterns here in Vicksburg. Vicksburg is very much a tourist town, but I think it’s pretty accurate to say we definitely have a tourist “season,” and thank the good lord for that.

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