A house picture worth a thousand words

Linda Holmes

"A picture is worth a thousand words." This well-known adage popped into my mind when I sat down to write this column. I received a most wonderful Christmas present this year from my sister-in- law. It was a picture of my house.It is no secret that I love this house. While it is not big and fancy, it is my home. Like many of you, I have a deep emotional attachment to this place I call home.

To view my house, you might just see a structure, a combination of lumber, mortar, brick and shingles. I see a place that holds some of my most precious memories. I see a warm, welcoming, safe and secure shelter for myself and my family. This place, just a rather simple …

A house picture worth a thousand words

Linda Holmes

"A picture is worth a thousand words." This well-known adage popped into my mind when I sat down to write this column. I received a most wonderful Christmas present this year from my sister-in- law. It was a picture of my house.It is no secret that I love this house. While it is not big and fancy, it is my home. Like many of you, I have a deep emotional attachment to this place I call home.

To view my house, you might just see a structure, a combination of lumber, mortar, brick and shingles. I see a place that holds some of my most precious memories. I see a warm, welcoming, safe and secure shelter for myself and my family. This place, just a rather simple …