Tina DiTomasso

10/01/2025

The earth has its music for those who will listen.

09/30/2025

Life is full of ups and downs, so you might as well enjoy the ride!

09/18/2025

Back in the batting cages 🥎… and let me tell you, swinging at 50 hits a little different than it did at 20 😅.

But the crack of the bat, the rush of making contact, the pure joy of just playing - that part never changes.

Here’s to proving that age is just a number, and fun doesn’t come with an expiration date 💪✨.

Who else is out here still chasing the things that make you feel alive? 🙌

But the crack of the bat, the rush of making contact, the pure joy of just playing - that part never changes.Here’s to proving that age is just a number, and...

09/14/2025

💧🌼 Keep Your Mums Happy & Blooming 🌼💧

Chrysanthemums (aka mums) love to stay hydrated, but not soggy! The secret to long-lasting blooms is consistent watering.

✨ Tips for watering your mums:
- Water at the base of the plant, not the flowers or leaves.
- Keep the soil evenly moist - check daily, especially in warm weather.
- Potted mums often need water every day (sometimes twice if it’s hot).
- In the ground, water deeply a few times a week to encourage strong roots.

With the right care, your mums will stay vibrant well into the season. 🍂💛

Chrysanthemums (aka mums) love to stay hydrated, but not soggy! The secret to long-lasting blooms is consistent watering.✨ Tips for watering your mums: • Wat...

09/14/2025

- Absolutely love your app, thank you! Signed new plant lover.

https://youtube.com/shorts/m9LinKGsjJg?si=QqDoHXtHyVP7YB62

09/05/2025

An Afternoon in Essex, Massachusetts

There’s something special about slowing down and soaking in the beauty of coastal New England. We spent the afternoon exploring the scenic marshes of Essex by boat - winding through peaceful waterways, surrounded by tall grasses and that salty ocean breeze.

After taking in the views, we headed to a local favorite: Woodman's of Essex. From their famous fried clams to fresh seafood classics, it was the perfect way to wrap up a day on the water.

Essex is a small town with a big heart - a place where history, nature, and food all come together. If you’re ever in Massachusetts, this little coastal gem is worth the stop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve8rNBS6FBE&t=16s

There’s something special about slowing down and soaking in the beauty of coastal New England. I spent the afternoon exploring the scenic marshes of Essex by...

09/02/2025

My wife is mad at me because I apparently “ruined” her KitKat. 🤣🤣🤣

08/31/2025

It’s like a zoo in our backyard and I freaking love it!!!!!

08/26/2025

🐾💛 Happy National Dog Day to My Best Friend 💛🐾

Dear Sophie,

Today, my heart is with you more than ever. You may not be here beside me anymore, but your paw prints will forever be on my soul. You gave me unconditional love, comfort on the hardest days, and joy in the smallest moments. I still catch myself looking for you, still hear your paws in my memories, and still feel your presence in quiet spaces.

On this day meant to celebrate dogs, I celebrate you—my best friend, my loyal companion, my family. Thank you for every wag, every cuddle, and every ounce of love you gave so freely. You’ll always be my good girl, and I’ll carry you with me always. 💛🌈🐶

Love,
Mama

Dear Sophie,Today, my heart is with you more than ever. You may not be here beside me anymore, but your paw prints will forever be on my soul. You gave me un...

05/22/2025

Making a Concrete Doorstop-Let me tell you a little bit about the Inventor of the Doorstop!

Osbourn Dorsey was an inventor credited with inventing the doorknob and doorstop. Dorsey was a self-taught inventor. He began his career as a blacksmith, but he soon turned his attention to inventing.

Osbourn Dorsey, at 16, is credited with inventing the doorknob and doorstop in 1878. He was born in 1836 in Virginia. Captured in the Washington DC slave emancipation records from April 1862, Dorsey is listed as “Osbourn Dorsey- son of Christina- Aged about eight months- ordinary size- dark complexion.” According to history, he was born a slave but freed when he was around eight months old.

Details from the 1880 census indicate that when Osbourn Dorsey was 18 years old, he worked as a butcher and resided with his parents, siblings and brother-in-law, Isaac Williams.

Before Dorsey invented the doorknob, people relied on some type of latch to close their doors, with others using leather straps as handles.

In 1878, he patented the doorknob and doorstop. His invention was a major improvement over the previous versions of doorknobs and doorstops, which were often made of wood or metal and were difficult to use.
Dorsey’s doorknobs and doorstops were made of cast iron and were much easier to operate.

Eventually Dorsey’s invention became a ubiquitous success, and he soon began to manufacture his doorknobs and doorstops on a large scale.
In addition to the doorknob and doorstop, Osbourn Dorsey also invented a clothes wringer, a fire escape, and a machine for making bricks.

Though he successfully obtained a patent for his work, because of the time in which he lived and the fact that he was Black, very little is known about his actual life.

Osbourn Dorsey made significant contributions to our world, even in the face of relentless discrimination and racism at home. While very little is known about Dorsey during his lifespan, his ingenuity and brilliance has opened the door for generations to come.

Reference: https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/...

Item Title: Relax
Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/relax-KNC...
Item ID: KNCCX73
Author Username: AveoAudio
Licensee: Tina DiTomasso
Registered Project Name: Tina DiTomasso
License Date: May 19th, 2025
Item License Code: BWKZRVXUHP

Osbourn Dorsey was an inventor credited with inventing the doorknob and doorstop. Dorsey was a self-taught inventor. He began his career as a blacksmith, but...