I have a friend who has gotten into ‘Van Life’ in a big way. I’ve been watching his progress and listening to his podcasts (which you can find Here) even though I have no interest in building out or traveling… Read More ›
Travel
Flying After COVID-19
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 ›
Aunt Helen’s Creamy Potatoes
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 ›
Velveeta
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 ›
Memorial Day in Europe
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 ›
Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
Tiny restaurant serves burgers, beer, and history.
A Candle in the Dark, for these Dark Times
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…
When an Online Friend Dies
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 ›
The Case of theVintage Mystery Novel
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 ›
Trump’s Wall
So I think we’ve tried to avoid politic here on the TDG site, but an example of just how crazy things have become was related to me recently. A friend had lunch with his conservative co workers, and the WALL… Read More ›
