I’m a bit behind! Things have been happening so fast since I stepped off that barge, I’m running to keep up with myself, much less finding time to write and process images. But, I’ll try to catch us up this morning!

I spent two nights in the pretty little river town of Louisiana, MO, at the quiet, country home of John and Karen Stoeckly.  John is a talented artist who does beautifully detailed pen and ink drawings (click here if you’d like to see them).  Karen is an amazing gourmet cook and together they own The Eagles’ Nest Winery, Bistro and Bed and Breakfast in downtown Louisiana. (charming place, great food and the business is for sale if that catches your fancy!)