First let me just say….”I’mmmmmmm Baaaaaacckk” !! Oh how it feels so good to be back among my blog friends. I missed you! All 50+ of you….including the 45 who only creep and don’t comment. That’s ok creepers… I missed you too! A few days ago, when Google rudely and abruptly cut me off –telling … Read More
Margin
If you have “margin” in your life, as in extra space/time to fill, — as in not every hour planned to the minute — a random invitation like we received the other night can make for an amazing weekend — at the last minute. Early Friday evening: {phone rings} Me: hello Sandy: What are you … Read More
Monday night we had to take care of some car “business” in the little town of Fremont, Minnesota. This little town is Americana at it’s finest… such creativity! and beauty and cuteness oh my I could have watched this all evening I seriously wanted to take that little baby home. Next we see this general … Read More
Ahhhhhhhh……internet. Last Friday morning DIY Guy and I headed to St. Louis to visit his family. Cara also headed to St. Louis on Friday! Friday evening dad treated us to pizza at Dewey’s (you must try Dewey’s pizza! — they have one in Cincinnati too). While we waited for our table we watched the pizza makers … Read More
Home
DIY Guy and I have been in “full retreat” all weekend. With sporadic internet provider service (in the backwoods) I once again suffered internet withdrawal symptoms. To quote a friend, “It’s all good” now…I’m once again connected with my blog friends. It was soooooo good to see our girl. She was an amazing camp nurse. … Read More
Fine Dining
Just a reminder….THIS is the real me . . . a “Wild Pitch” burger from King’s Tavern. Dining in fancy establishments isn’t something I’ve done much of. I think I can count on one hand, 2 fingers the number of times I’ve been in a really, really nice place. The first time was on my … Read More
What Happens on Fishing Trips….
In the not-so-distant past Kirk went on a fishing trip, to a remote cabin, with a few buddies….and they took pictures! I just can’t pass up this opportunity to expose what REALLY goes on when the guys go fish’n! Looks like they catch at least one fish! (probably everyone gets their picture taken with the … Read More
We’re off to the beach!The Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore! This is our old “stomp’n ground” when we were growing up, and teens. Any given weekend you could have found my baby-oil slathered body soaking up the sun on these beaches. Many good times on the beach, climbing the huge sand dunes — it is … Read More
Home again…Long drive. Long day. Good to be home.The photos above were taken on my favorite stretch of the trip. For the last part of our drive we get off the Interstate and enjoy the scenery in the small towns of Raymond and Readlyn, IA. I love looking at the barns, old churches, farmhouses. There … Read More
For me???? Tonight I was surprised and celebrated by my St. Louis family! It’s not quite my birthday yet, but I’ll take the fun I had tonight! Sandy and Kirk cleaned up the dinner dishes and made me “sit”. Then Bob poured wine all around….my favorite…a chardonnay …then Sandy presented a beautiful turtle cheesecake with … Read More