In 2001, I flew a trip about 10 days after 9/11, during the first week that commercial flights resumed, going from Dallas to Traverse City Michigan, via Chicago O’Hare. The security lines were long, very long and slow. Restaurants in… Read More ›
My husband’s Aunt Helen, the sister of his grandmother Ina, was truly the best aunt ever. My children and the entire family have only happy memories of her. Her large home in Toledo was the gathering spot for large holiday… Read More ›
justpaperskater and I exchange stories by giving each other a word which is the seed for the next correspondence. This is my response to her choice of “Velveeta.” Nearly four years ago, Paperskater gave me a word to write a… Read More ›
Long ago my family and I lived in Europe. My husband’s work was there and we have stayed in touch with many of our friends. He received an email from a wonderful woman that helped him with his French, Nada…. Read More ›
My friend Noel proves that a mother’s love doesn’t stop when your child is an adult. Her daughter called and was “Mom I need an octopus piñata for my birthday party.” Noel notes that this octopus piñata is… Read More ›
Tiny restaurant serves burgers, beer, and history.
I asked permission from my friend, Dr. Hal Bidlack, ( USAF Lt. Col – Ret.), to share this, from a post he made on Facebook on January 30, 2017. From his bio: He has a diverse background in academia, politics,… Read More ›
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
Now is a time for symbols that have a practical meaning. After the election of Donald Trump, my first fear was for those most at risk. I’ll be fine. I am old. My children are…
Facebook has been around long enough that we are facing a new dilemma, online friends that die. My online Facebook friend Deb Walker won’t be the first, and surely not the last. But, how does the online community handle the… Read More ›
I adore reading classic mystery novels. The old “Agatha Christie” vintage ones. Some of my favorite mystery authors were the favorite authors of Agatha Christie herself. Elizabeth Daly was one of Christie’s favorite authors, and her books hold up well…. Read More ›
