By Paula Svincek    On a brisk October morning, a quick trip into Florence Antiques and Collectibles at 132 E. Main St. turned into quite an educational experience. Larry Nelson, the proprietor, shared his passion for a few pieces of his oriental collection. The son of missionaries, Larry spent a great deal of time in Taiwan and Hong Kong where he […]

By Sally Gronauer    Our son David and his wife Emily just bought a house in Cincinnati, Ohio. The house was built in 1890. Both were not sure what this cement block in front of the house was. It definitely seemed like more than just a cement block. With a little research they discovered it was a carriage stone. They were […]

Compiled by Peggy DeStefano    The tender-hearted woman, grieving over the loss of her newborn child, was hung as a witch outside of Boston in 1651. She was the second woman to be executed as a witch in Colonial times. This was a few years prior to the infamous Salem witch trials. Our family research claims this woman as one of […]

   Pumpkin Pie Days, one of the area’s longest-running and best-loved antique shows, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12th, and Sunday, Oct. 13th, in the Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. Hours for the event are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to […]

    Sure, the theme is death, but the point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons).    Scholars trace the origins of […]