Dorothea Cole looks out the dining room window with a peaceful gaze. “We have our own zoo out here,” she grins. “We get all kinds of birds, deer, and we can see fish in the river that runs through the backyard. When my grandchildren visit, they love to look out the window.” Dorothea loves her …
In the late 1930’s when Jo Jensen was a baby, her family moved into a brand-new planned community called Westacres. Homes featured three bedrooms, each with a closet – a luxury at the time — a shed, fruit trees and a root cellar so homeowners could garden, farm and sustain themselves. The development was the …
Hearty laughter fills the house. It’s pizza night, and Allison Martin and her kids, Karnell and Allison, are discussing what movie to watch as they joke about each other’s video game skills. The house is neat and orderly, warm and comfortable, and filled with photos, games, décor and belongings that signal a happy family. A …
The large front room of Micia and Cameron Smith’s house is scattered with colorful children’s toys. A portable crib sits in the back corner while a muted lullaby plays on a rotating mobile. Micia holds the young couple’s newborn, Cam, while seated at the breakfast bar in their spacious kitchen. Their 2-year-old daughter Cianna hides …
