Understanding the foundation of the Moran House is a great lesson in historic Southern architecture. Like many older homes in Tennessee, it was built on a solid pier and beam foundation. This smart design elevates the house entirely off the damp soil, protecting the wooden framework from rot and allowing cool air to circulate underneath the floorboards. Maintaining the heavy masonry of those brick support piers is a vital job that Richard always took very seriously to keep the entire house perfectly level.
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I had the best time exploring the streets of California today! The sun was so bright and warm, and it made the whole city look amazing. I decided to wear my favorite floral blouse and my flared jeans because they felt like the perfect outfit for a sunny afternoon walking around. We saw so many cool vintage cars and even found this awesome neon L.A. Woman sign that I just had to take a picture with. It feels so good to just soak up the sunshine and enjoy the retro vibes of this neighborhood. This is definitely a memory I will want to keep forever because everything about the day was just so peaceful and fun.
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Here is another great selfie of me and from 2023! Someone mentioned this was in Wildwood, but looking at the crowds and the lights behind us, we were definitely having fun at the casino. He was wearing his pink jacket while I grabbed this close-up shot of us. It is always a blast looking back at these fun nights out together.