I was driving home from work a couple of days ago and the song “American Pie” by Don McLean came on – and I didn’t hit “next.”… Read more “A Funny Thing Happened When I Was Listening to “American Pie””
Category: Childhood Memories
Rifle River (MI) Camping Trip July, 2021 Recap – Reunions, Dog Bites and Car Trouble – Oh My!
My husband and I got back from a three-night camping trip in mid Michigan last night. In a loaner vehicle (more about that in a bit, it’s… Read more “Rifle River (MI) Camping Trip July, 2021 Recap – Reunions, Dog Bites and Car Trouble – Oh My!”
Trivia Recap – June 24, 2021 – Virtual/Streaming
Back in the long, long ago, Wednesday nights used to be our main trivia night. And when trivia became super popular at the spot we started playing… Read more “Trivia Recap – June 24, 2021 – Virtual/Streaming”
Sometimes It’s Best To Not Go Into The “High School Memories Rabbit Hole”
About three weeks ago or so, I went on a weekend cabin trip, and my subconscious mind decided to play dirty with me. Preying on my naturally… Read more “Sometimes It’s Best To Not Go Into The “High School Memories Rabbit Hole””
Goodbye, Hardy Grocery :(
Anyone else know of any “country” grocery stores like these? The old and long abandoned Hardy Grocery store – located near Morley, MI (also near Big Rapids)… Read more “Goodbye, Hardy Grocery :(“
Sorry, Dad – But The Beach Boys Just Doesn’t Do It For Me! “Best Albums” Listening Update
I’m continuing with my attempt to listen to albums from Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Here’s an update of what I’ve listened… Read more “Sorry, Dad – But The Beach Boys Just Doesn’t Do It For Me! “Best Albums” Listening Update”
Am I Mellowing Out With Age? I Didn’t React Poorly To A Height Comment (IKR)?
The people I hold nearest and dearest to my heart know that my height can be a touchy subject. When you’re a woman whom is taller than… Read more “Am I Mellowing Out With Age? I Didn’t React Poorly To A Height Comment (IKR)?”
Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (Performers) – 1986 to Present (2020)
From my days as a very young lass and having a Cat Stevens poster on my bedroom wall that had been placed there by my mother –… Read more “Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (Performers) – 1986 to Present (2020)”
Depeche Mode AND nine inch nails getting inducted into Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Tonight? What’s a Goth Girl To Do (Except Squeal)?
I’m beginning to think I might have a sixth sense about music. Rewind to 2019 when I lost a longtime friend to cancer, and I did what… Read more “Depeche Mode AND nine inch nails getting inducted into Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Tonight? What’s a Goth Girl To Do (Except Squeal)?”
You Might Be A Dyed In The Wool Michigander If…
There may be 50 individual states in the U.S., but they are not all the same! Each state’s inhabitants have their own collective personality and quirks making… Read more “You Might Be A Dyed In The Wool Michigander If…”
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