**This is my kind of town, My kind of town, My kind of people, too People who smile at you And each time I roam, Chicago is calling me home My kind of town, Chicago is My kind of town, Chicago is My kind of razzmatazz And it has all that jazz And each time … Read More
Black Friday
Because we like to be daring, we decided that going downtown Chi-town would be a great way to spend Black Friday with the family. We slept in a little then hopped on the 11:30 am Metra line from Crystal Lake to Ogilvie Station for a day long adventure. Our first stop in Chi-town was Five Bucks … Read More
Day Trip
When my friend, Sue asked if I’d like to join her and Deb on a Rochester Community Education shopping trip to several unique spots in the Twin Cities I jumped at the opportunity. Deb and I went along as Sue’s helpers, and received a free trip. Over 70 ladies filled two coach buses at 7:30 on Friday … Read More
Whitewater Wines
We have had a wonderful weekend at The Cottage … relaxing and taking in a local spot. My sister, her husband and their youngest daughter came to visit us this weekend. Our goal was to incorporate plenty of “kickin’ back” this weekend, and I think we accomplished this. Saturday afternoon we drove to Plainview, MN … Read More
I don’t know you, you don’t know me…
Confession # 754 We did the unthinkable. The Inconceivable. The Dirty and the Nasty. It felt so wrong. We felt so dirty. But we did it anyway. Just to say we’d been there, and done that. Heck, we were driving right by the place. We were on our way to Door County and had to … Read More
Geese on the big lake
On our last day of our mini vacation we spent quite a bit of time walking the beach and taking in all the sounds and beauty all photos by my Mr. I could do it every dayand it would never grow oldor boring.
Foliage
Surprisingly, the flowers and foliage in Door County, WI were still beautiful and going strong with no sign of frost or fading. I grew up just a few miles from Lake Michigan, so I realize it is “Lake Effect”. In the fall, it is always warmer near the lake. The mix of fall decorations and … Read More
Gourd inspiration
I filled our garden with flowers this year instead of pumpkins & gourds. I’m regretting that decision now. There were pretty and unique gourds and pumpkins decorating the streets, store fronts and even gas stations in Door County. Now I’m inspired to grow gourds again. Next year. The bumpy pink gourds/pumpkins caught my eye. White … Read More
Nature’s sound machine
I shall never tire of the sound of waves crashing on the shore. or the sight of waves rolling onto the shore Mr. D knows how much I love the sights and sounds of the water so he recorded them for me this morning I’ve already played these videos several times since we’ve been home. … Read More
Today in Door County
Another wonderful day in Door County with our friends Dave and Jo Lynn I can’t remember the last time I’ve laughed so hard or relaxed so well The weekend is quickly coming to an end but the memories will be with us forever…. or until we can’t remember things so well š