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Friday, September 21, 2018

Animal Shaped Memo Clip Holder Note Pad Dispenser Organizer Review

I am always writing little notes and reminders for myself, as well as for my family. These little notes help me tremendously to stay on schedule. They also serve as reminders to take out the trash or refill a prescription, or other mundane chores I would rather forget. I rely heavily on them everyday. Sometimes I even write myself a little reminder about an upcoming holiday so I can remember when offices and stores are closed. That helps me avoid being annoyed if I try to reach someone on business only to get an answering machine. Needless to say, my laptop is often decorated with colorful post-its.

Until recently, I didn't have a great place to leave a note for a family member, or for something that was unrelated to my computer work. Seemed like my little notes ended up on the floor or covered by other "stuff" rendering them useless.

That was all before I bought my rabbit memo clip holder!

My Rabbit Memo Clip & Note Pad Holder

To say I love animals, would be an understatement. I have rabbits, mice, squirrels, bears and even a giraffe included in my home decor surroundings.   They are beautifully displayed on pillows, afghans, magnets, and more. Plus, I have cookie jars and teapots in the shape of animals. Not to mention my beloved plush animals that decorate my craft room and our bedroom.

Chris-Wang Multi-functional Plastic Animal Figure Memo Clip Holder Stand Note Pad Dispenser Organizer, With 200 SheetsCheck PriceOne day I was browsing Amazon, searching for shaped post-its when I spied a rabbit shaped clip holder. Yes, I had to have that memo clip holder!

Now, my pretty blue rabbit chomps down on my daily reminders, receipts, or even my outgoing mail. She keeps those slips of paper and envelopes front and center on my kitchen counter. Therefore, the notes are no longer "lost" under other things or blowing to the floor unnoticed. My blue rabbit has become my most useful home office helper.

She also features a cut out space that is the perfect size for a pad of post-its. She came with a blue note pad, but once they were all gone, I replaced them with a pad of post-its. She can hold a post-it as well as any slip of paper. I simply use post-its more often, but someone else might well prefer the less expensive note pad replacements.

In addition to the blue rabbit style that I selected, there is also a dinosaur, a giraffe, a donkey, a elephant and a hippo available. I have to sit on my hands to keep from buying them all. I think they are all adorable, but I really only have a place for one and I have a special affinity for rabbits. However, you might prefer the other animal shaped memo holders shown below.

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Friday, September 14, 2018

How to Easily Paint & Refinish Metal Outdoor Furniture

Renew Your Outdoor Furniture with Rust-Oleum Spray Paint

For the last few seasons, our outdoor furniture has started looking worn and tired. Metal outdoor furniture is too expensive to throw away and replace, but it was definitely time to restore the beauty of the pieces.

Last spring my husband started refinishing our outdoor furniture one piece at a time. He choose our wrought iron table as his first project. With a few cans of black Rust-Oleum and less than an hour, our outdoor table looked brand new again!

Since then, he has refinished the chairs that match that table and the whole set is beautiful again.

Last week, he refinished our wrought iron glider. I love all of our outdoor furniture and appreciate its durability. But, that glider is the one I use the most. I am thrilled to have it restored to its original beauty.

My new slogan for wrought iron metal outdoor furniture: Restore, Don't Replace!

Refinished Wrought Iron Patio Table & Chairs
He also painted my little ghost in the background with a can of White Rust-Oleum - Getting him ready for Halloween

How to Refinish Wrought Iron Outdoor Furniture

Time: 45 mins
Cost: $25.00

Compared to the Cost of a New Glider: $300.00
Because the refinishing of the metal table and chairs had been so successful, when my husband said he was going to refinish the glider, I grabbed my camera. I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed to tell you exactly how to repaint your metal outdoor furniture too.

Items Needed:

Cans of Rust-Oleum
Plastic Drop Cloth
Tent Pegs
Plastic Gloves
Long Sleeve Shirt
Old Shoes & Old Painting Clothes

Step 1: Clean the piece - remove all dust & dirt

Step 2: Cover an area in the yard with a large, thick plastic drop cloth (2.0 mil preferred)

Step 3: Use tent pegs to hold the drop cloth down. We used old army tent pegs at all four corners, but you could use bricks instead to weigh down the corners.

Step 4: Shake up the Rust-Oleum spray paint

Step 5: Turn the piece over and start spraying the underside

Step 6: Turn the piece right side up and spray the entire surface from every angle in order to cover it completely and evenly

It took about 45 minutes and 4 cans of Rust-Oleum to spray paint the glider. That short amount of time spent renewing our glider will give us many more years to enjoy the beloved glider. Plus, the Rust-Oleum spray paint helps to prevent rust.

Restoring Wrought Iron Metal Outdoor Patio Furniture

Additional Spray Painting Tips:

Wear disposable gloves (see products below)

Wear long sleeves to protect your skin

You may need to wear protective eyewear and disposable masks

Keep the spray can moving as you are painting to avoid runs.

You should do all of your painting on any individual piece within an hour.

This spray paint, in our experience, tends to self- level any heavy areas of application as it drys, within reason.

Let the furniture piece completely dry for 24 hrs. before use.

My Wrought Iron Glider Beautifully Restored

Project Items Needed for Refinishing Metal Outdoor Furniture

Rust-Oleum 245196 Universal All Surface Spray Paint, 12 oz, Gloss BlackCheck Price Trimaco 04301 Slip Resistant Dropcloth Stay Put Vinyl Drop Cloth, 9' x 12'Check Price 12 Pack Tent Stakes, 7075 Ground Metal Camping Aluminum Tent PegsCheck Price Dealmed Brand Nitrile Medical Grade Exam Gloves, Disposable, Latex-Free, 180 Count, Size Extra LargeCheck Price

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Clorox 2 Free & Clear Laundry Stain Remover & Color Booster Reviewed

I now add Clorox 2 to Every Load of Laundry!

Almost 2 years ago, we were forced to buy a new washing machine because our 20+ year old machine could no longer be repaired. I was not at all prepared for what we discovered when shopping for a new laundry washer. The newer models no longer have an agitator in the tub of the machine. Many of you may have already discovered that during your own shopping quests, but I was shocked.

With a height of only 5' 2", I found I could not reach the bottom of the washing machine tubs on the display floor. The salesman recommended I use a step stool. Ugh, no! I was not going to use a step stool to remove the washed laundry from my machine with every load of laundry, every day.

I finally found a Kenmore washing machine at the 3rd store that had a sloped front inside the machine so I could actually reach the bottom of the tub when leaning in. So, I thought problem solved. I didn't expect the next problem at all.

Adding Clorox 2 to Our Wash

Clorox 2 Free & Clear Laundry Stain Remover & Color Booster Reviewed

Washing Machine with No Agitator Requires Clorox 2

Our new machine arrived and I was thrilled to be able to wash clothes again. That is, until I smelled the first few loads of washed laundry. For a while, I was able to convince myself that it was because the machine was new. It was not!

Oh, how I missed my agitator washing machine!!! My clean clothes smelled musty, which made me think they were not clean.

I tried adding vinegar to every load. It seemed to help some, but I could still smell traces of that nasty musty smell. Using a scented detergent might have worked, but I'm not keen on covering one smell with another. Plus, I am allergic to most scented detergents. Actually, I am allergic to all scented detergents that I have ever tried, but I said "most" simply because there might be one I could use that I have never tried.

Finally, after a year of hating the smell of our clean clothes and being clueless what to do other than buy another new machine, I spied the Clorox 2 on the grocery shelf. I had used it years ago as a color booster so I knew I was safe to try it again. Glory be! It actually worked!!!

Not only does it help maintain the color of our clothes, but it actually cleans away that musty smell. Once again, our clothes, bed linens and towels smell clean.

Clorox 2 For Colors - Free & Clear Stain Remover And Color BrightenerCheck Price Thank you Clorox 2 for giving me back clean, and not stinky, clothes & linens!

How I Use Clorox 2

I measure only to the first line on the cup lid of Clorox 2 and add it in with my regular washing detergent. That way, it lasts a lot longer, but still does the job.

If you find you are experiencing the same issue with the new agitatorless washing machines, or if you want a color booster for your clothes, I highly recommend Clorox 2. I do prefer the "Fragrance & Dye Free" option, but decades ago I did use the regular scent and didn't have any problems with it. I should note, I cannot touch bleach without having an allergic reaction, or even smell it without getting an extreme headache, but the Clorox 2 doesn't bother me at all.

Here's to having clean, vibrant, and fresh smelling clothes!

Friday, August 31, 2018

Reviewing & Photographing The Tupelo Automobile Museum in Mississippi

Visiting The Tupelo Automobile Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi

1929 Cord L-29 - Tupelo Automobile Museum - Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

1929 Cord L-29 - Tupelo Automobile Museum - Photo by ©Sylvestermouse

When my husband first suggested we jump off the gorgeous Natchez Trace Parkway to visit a car museum, my thoughts were not pleasant, but I did agree to make the stop. To my surprise, what we found was a completely different kind of beauty. I thoroughly enjoyed touring the Tupelo Automobile Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi.

It is a different kind of museum than what I normally prefer, but the relics made it well worth my while. The museum is 12,000 square feet, but it was an easy walking tour thanks to the way the cars are lined up in rows.

I was fascinated by the older cars! The Tupelo Automobile Museum has over 100 antique cars on display. Some have been restored, out of necessity, while others appear to have just been well maintained by their owners.

I especially loved the way the museum was laid out in chronological order. From the entrance of the museum, we started our tour walking straight ahead with the oldest cars. However, you could turn left and start with the race cars and take the route backwards to see the newest cars first.

Oh, and lest I forget to tell you, the museum is air-conditioned. A huge improvement over an outdoor car show.

Reviewing & Photographing The Tupelo Automobile Museum in Tupelo Mississippi

Exterior of the Tupelo Automobile Museum

Sadly, the Tupelo Automobile Museum Closed Down in 2019
Please enjoy the photos from the past!

Photos of The Tupelo Automobile Museum

1904 Reo

The exterior of the building doesn't begin to reflect or represent what you will see inside!

This collection of cars was originally a private collection owned by Frank Spain. Mr. Spain decided to build the museum and share his collection with the world. He had bigger plans for the museum that included a coffee shop for women and possibly a restaurant, but he died before he was able to add them. I do think having a coffee shop for women, who are often less intrigued by cars than men, was a wonderful idea. I would have welcomed a break for a sandwich and coke myself and then return to the museum to see what I might have missed on our first pass.

I took lots of pictures at The Tupelo Automobile Museum. There are audio boxes by the cars that tell some of the history of the cars and interesting facts. Honestly, I was more interested in looking than listening. Of course, I was with my own historical scholar and I would much rather hear what he was saying than the recorded voice.

1904 Model D

Unlike the Reo in the photo above, the Model D (below) provided covering for all of it's passengers. However, the feature that got my attention here was that basket on the side. This was a fun exercise for my imagination as I considered what would have been stored in that basket. Perhaps a picnic (food always comes to mind), but then I thought what about the ladies parasols or the gentleman's hats. Would they really make a provision for parasols or hats? Why not! Comfort was obviously a factor. And, either way, I love the creative covered storage area.

1904 Model D - Tupelo Automobile Museum - Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

1908 Columbus Firestone

1908 Firestone Columbus - Side View

1908 Columbus Firestone - Front View

I was fascinated by the 1908 Columbus Firestone. It is the first time I have ever seen this car.
I couldn't help but note, if I only saw it from the side, I would have assumed it was a horse drawn carriage. Expensive, yes. Self-propelled automotive? Nope, I wouldn't have recognized that immediately.

1915 Trumbull

The 1915 Trumbull was notable for a totally different reason. It may not be obvious in the photo, but those seats were tiny! A stark reminder of how much smaller people were in the early 1900's.

From side to side, I doubt the seat is as wide as a Ferris wheel seat. There is no question there is less leg room than a Ferris wheel seat.

1915 Trumbull

1912 Carter Car

This is one you would not want to miss! At first, it did not grab my eye. However, once I heard the history of the Carter Car - 4 Door, Model R, I was mystified by this car. This is 1 of 6 known to exist!

1912 Carter Car - Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

The 1917 Pierce Arrow

The Pierce Arrow design appealed to me greatly. I hated to move on past it. What a difference a few years can make when truly creative geniuses are at work.

Needless to say, I have expensive tastes. The 1917 Pierce Arrow originally sold for $6,500. Compare that to the 1915 Trumbull (shown above) that originally sold for $425. Yes, I am still laughing, but I would love to own a Pierce Arrow, even today. But, I would only sit in it in an enclosed garage. I would never want the sun to touch that beauty and definitely not the rain!

1917 Pierce Arrow - Tupelo Automobile Museum - Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

1923 Brewster

Take a look at the interior of the 1923 Brewster. The front seat was leather, while the back seats were cloth. The window between the driver and passengers could only be opened by a passenger, thus the reason for the "speaking tube" intercom.

1923 Brewster - Photo by Sylvestermouse

Brewster - Photo by Sylvestermouse

1927 Ford Model T

When we reached the Ford Model T, I felt I was in more familiar territory, simply because I have heard of a Model T before. I have never ridden in one and it is considerably older than I am. Yet, it looks like it is in a lot better condition.

Ford Model T - Photo by Sylvestermouse

Clearly with over 100 cars, I can't show you all of them. If you like the cars featured in this article, you should definitely visit the Tupelo Automobile Museum. There are dozens more that are just as beautiful and just as interesting as the ones I have shared. You will note that I focused on cars from the first quarter of the century, but there are decades of cars that followed and are on display in the museum.

Inside the Tupelo Automobile Museum - Photo by Sylvestermouse

The Gift Shop in the Tupelo Automobile Museum

For those of you who really are not interested in looking at the cars, or who have seen all you wish to see long before your partner has, there is a huge gift shop. It is beautifully arranged and full of wonderful gift or souvenir items.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Iron Man Marvel Movie Review

You may wonder why I am reviewing the movie Iron Man today. After all, it was originally released over a decade ago.

There are two reasons why I have opted to review Iron Man. One, because we have a generation of kids who are now old enough to be interested in the Marvel Avengers, but were not old enough in the beginning to watch the movies in order as they were released.

Second, Iron Man sets the foundation for all of the following Avengers movies. Every Marvel fan, old or young, needs to see the movie Iron Man. I believe we all have a much greater appreciation for Tony Stark and his leadership role in all of the Marvel Avengers movies when we know the background.

Iron Man Movie Review

Iron Man (Single-Disc Edition)Check PriceIron Man was the first Marvel Avengers movie. It was released in 2008 and starred Robert Downey, Jr. in the leading role. Downey, Jr. is still playing Iron Man aka Tony Stark today in the Avengers movies. That alone, makes this movie remarkable.

Tony Stark is a genius. In the movie, he graduated summa cum laude* from MIT at the age of 17.    When he was 21, he assumed ownership of Stark Industries, a weapons developing company founded by his deceased father.

Tony is kidnapped by terrorists in enemy occupied territory after demonstrating a new weapon to US military troops. They insist he build the new weapon for them, promising he will be released upon its completion. Tony doesn't believe they will ever release him and neither does his assistant and fellow prisoner, Yinsen.

Tony designs the first Iron Man suit out of necessity and together, he and Yinsen build it. After 3 months of being held prisoner and forced to work, Tony and Yinsen put their plan into action, but it is only with great sacrifice that Stark survives to return to the US. Upon his return, he is determined that Stark Industries will never again build weapons of destruction. However, the company CEO, Obadiah Stane, does not agree with Tony. Stane is equally determined to make sure they continue building the weapons, even more powerful than before.

The battle between Stark and Stane is tremendous, but there are a lot of surprising reasons why it became so hostile. You will want to watch this movie!

Even if you have already seen the more current Avenger movies, take a few hours to step back into the past and grab an Iron Man dvd. You won't be sorry!

Avengers Movies

On interesting note: Even though Captain America was the first avenger, the Marvel Avengers movies started with Iron Man.

By the way, The Incredible Hulk was the second Avenger movie. It was released a month later in 2008. However, it was 2 years later before Iron Man 2 was released in 2010. And, 3 years before Thor was released in 2011. Captain America was also released in 2011.

All of these movies are fabulous on their own, but together, they are magnificent!

In Release Order: Start with Iron Man (featured above) --- If You Don't Want to Buy All of the DVDs, it is often less expensive to rent them on Amazon Prime

The Incredible HulkCheck Price Iron Man 2 (Single-Disc Edition)Check Price ThorCheck Price Captain America: The First AvengerCheck Price

Avengers Movies Order to Watch

1) Iron Man (2008)
2) The Incredible Hulk (2008)
3) Iron Man 2 (2010)
4) Thor (2011)
5) Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
6) Marvel The Avenger's (2012)
7) Iron Man 3 (2013)
8) Thor: The Dark World (2013)
9) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
10) Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
11) Avenger's: Age of Ultron (2014)
12) Ant-Man (2015)
13) Dr. Strange (2016)
14) Captain America: Civil War (2016)
15) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (2017)
16) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
17) Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
18) Black Panther (2018)
19) Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
20) Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018)
21) Captain Marvel
21) Avengers: Endgame

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Avengers: Infinity War Movie Review

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Doctor Strange Movie Review

The movie Doctor Strange is based on the Marvel comics character. A fabulous fantasy fiction movie that is quite accurate with the depiction.

Guardians of the Galaxy I & II Movies Reviewed

Guardians of the Galaxy is a truly fabulous Marvel movie that I would recommend for anyone! The movie is a mix of sci-fi, great animation, engaging stories, & witty dialog.

Ant-Man Movie Review

Dr. Pym (Ant-Man suit inventor) & his daughter, Hope, train Scott Lang to work with ants and to become Ant-Man in preparation to "defeat" Darren Cross and his Yellowjacket invention.

Ant-Man & The Wasp Movie Review

Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Michael Douglas (Dr. Hank Pym), and Evangeline Lilly (The Wasp / Dr. Pym's daughter), join together in battle. However, this time it is against a very unexpected mysterious foe, while also having to elude the FBI.

*In reality, there are no honors at MIT for graduating with a high GPA

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Friday, August 17, 2018

Wimaha Automatic Soap Dispenser for Your Home Reviewed

I recently visited my daughter and son-in-law in their new home. They have automatic soap dispensers in both bathrooms and two touchless soap dispensers in their kitchen. The second soap dispenser in their kitchen is for dishwashing liquid, which is actually really convenient.

Previously, the only time I had ever used a touchless soap dispenser was in restaurant restrooms. I have always thought they were wonderful. After all, do we really want to touch the exact spot others have touched after they have used the restroom? In spite of the fact that I logically realize I would be washing away all germs when I wash my own hands, it always seemed a little gross to me. Anytime I see automatic soap dispensers in public places, I am thrilled. In my opinion, they are only topped by the automatic faucets. I truly love not having to touch anything in restrooms! Now that I think about it, automatic restroom doors would be fabulous.

After being introduced to them, I want a Wimaha automatic soap dispenser for each bathroom in my own home and two for the kitchen!

The Wimaha Automatic Touchless Soap Dispenser

My daughter chose the Wimaha automatic soap dispenser for their home. I did giggle a little when I first saw it. The sleek modern design of the dispenser reminded me of something from a Star Wars movie.

It was pretty cool to simply place my hand under the dispensing nozzle and have soap automatically come out without having to touch anything. The built-in sensor worked beautifully and knew exactly when to release a moderate amount of liquid soap. My son-in-law told me he had it set for minimum soap, which was the perfect amount for washing hands. Therefore, the dispenser also keeps us from wasting soap by not pumping too much onto our hands.

The Wimaha touchless soap dispenser works with four AAA batteries, so there are no ugly electrical cords in the way or that need to be hidden. The batteries are not included.

I can hardly wait for my own Wimaha automatic soap dispensers to arrive!

Friday, August 10, 2018

Photographing The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in Piggott, Arkansas

Review of The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in Piggott, Arkansas

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in Piggott, Arkansas
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Touring and photographing Ernest Hemingway's "home" and studio in Piggott, Arkansas was a fabulous way to spend a day, and a wonderful memory. The house actually belonged to the Pfeiffer family, but it was "home" to Hemingway when he was in Piggott.

I admit, while I have read several books by Ernest Hemingway, he is far down my list of favorite authors, but he is on the list. He is also one of my husband's favorite authors. When we discovered we could tour his home in Arkansas, we were definitely up for the adventure.

Prior to visiting The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum, I didn't know a lot about Hemingway's personal life. I was in for a lot of shocking details! We were basically given a private tour of the home and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Because we were the only two people there, we asked lots of questions and I had plenty of opportunities to take pictures. Expecting to be in for a real treat, I had packed two cameras and all of my lenses. I am really glad I did. It turned out that I needed them all to get the shots I wanted!

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum Home in Poggott, Arkansas - Ernest Hemingway - Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Ernest Hemingway & Pauline Pfeiffer

Ernest Hemingway & Pauline Pfeiffer
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Our guide give us a great deal of historical detail. It was clear that she greatly admired Pauline Pfeiffer. She bragged to us about how Pauline Pfeiffer was a journalist for Vogue magazine in Paris, France. It was there that Pauline met Ernest Hemingway and his wife. According to our guide, Hemingway was immediately enamored with Pfeiffer and they engaged in an affair. When Hemingway told his wife that he was in love and wanted to marry Pauline, she suggested that he take some time to think about it. If he wanted a divorce so he could marry Pfeiffer, she would grant him the divorce. And, so it was...

Pauline and Ernest married in France that following spring. When Pauline discovered she was pregnant, they moved to Piggott, Arkansas to live with Pauline's family and to await the birth of their child. That home is now a part of The Hemingway-Pfeiffer museum. It is also the place where Hemingway wrote parts of "A Farewell to Arms" in the barn studio located on the property.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum House & Home

Reviewing & Photographing The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum

Stickley Chair in The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

By today's standards, you might not think the house is very big. However, I have no doubt it was considered quite large in Piggott during the late 20's & 30's when the wealthy Pheiffer family owned it.

Much of the furniture in the home today, was furniture owned by the Pfeiffers and in use when Hemingway was there. That alone, makes the tour very interesting. I could easily imagine Ernest Hemingway sitting in this front room with a romantic fire.

Apparently, the Pheiffers loved Stickley furniture as much as we do! This is the front room on the right as you enter the Pfeiffer home.

If you look carefully, you will see that the photo of Ernest & Pauline is sitting on the end table. Of course, I had to take a close-up photo of the couple.

Front Room of The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

On the left, as you enter the home, is a grand piano. The comfortable chair would certainly be inviting to sit and listen to an accomplished pianist.

Photos from The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum taken by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

The Grand Piano in The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

The stairs to the bedrooms is directly across from the front door. You could literally run through the front door and up the stairs if you desired. Again, I could easily imagine Ernest Hemingway doing that very thing. Then calling out to Pauline as he reached the landing at the top of the stairs, all excited about news of a new hunt.

Stairs in The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum Home
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Top of the Stairs at The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Home
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Prayer Room in The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum

I found it extremely interesting the Pauline Pfeiffer's mother, Mary Pfeiffer, had a prayer room in her home. Our guide explained that Mary required a prayer room since there was no Catholic church close by to attend and she was a devout Irish Catholic.

The existing prayer room was set up to look like Mary Pfeiffer's prayer room. She had a real altar there, but it is currently being used by a church. You can see the real altar in a photo that is sitting on the makeshift altar.

Mary's Prayer Room in the Pfeiffer Home
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Mary also had a quilt closet upstairs. This was probably my favorite room. Not because of the room itself, but because of the story of the room. According to our guide, the Pfeiffer's were surrounded by people who had very little. Many of the women of the community would quilt and sell their quilts just to get by. Mary Pfeiffer never refused to buy the quilts. She stored them in this room and when they were needed, she gave them away.

Of all of the people I heard about the day of our tour, I think I would have liked Pauline Pfeiffer's mother, Mary, the most.

Mary Pfeiffer's Quilt Room
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

The Display Case Held Ernest Hemingway's Autograph

One of my favorite photos was taken upstairs in one of the bedrooms. There was a display case that contained a book from the Hotel Taube in Schruns, Austria. This book was not interesting because it was an alpine skiing manual, but because it held Ernest Hemingway's autograph in the upper right corner. The glass display case sits right under a window, which is why you see the curtain details reflected in the photo.

Alpine Skiing Manuel from Hotel Taube
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

Ernest Hemingway's Autograph
Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

There were several other rooms in the home and I have lots of pictures, but I chose some of my favorites to share with you today. Perhaps, one day soon you can tour the home for yourself and see it all in person.

The Ernest Hemingway Barn-Studio in Piggott, Arkansas

Apparently, the upstairs studio of the barn was Ernest Hemingway's place of solace and the place where he went to write.

Due to the time of day, I was not able to get a great shot of the exterior of the barn-studio. As you can see, I was staring straight into the sun.

Hemingway's studio was located up the stairs on the right.


Hemingway's Barn-Studio Photo by Cynthia Sylvestermouse

I'm not pro big-game hunting and I really hated what I saw inside the studio. It truly put a damper on my day and I admit, I stopped listening to the guide for a while. However, I will still share the photos with you.