My husband and I don’t usually do much on Valentine’s Day, especially if it falls on a weekday. We’re also not fans of having to share public… Read more “Valentine’s Day Friday – A Great Night to Stay In!”
Category: Holidays
New Year’s Eve Libations!
I made a couple of stops on my way home from work today, both of which involved the search for…mead. Being that it’s New Year’s Eve –… Read more “New Year’s Eve Libations!”
My House Plant Is Now As Old As A Mariah Carey Christmas Song!
Meet “Robert Plant.” He’s a Janet Craig dracaena house plant I bought on a whim in 1994 at the Mount Pleasant Meijer store when I was buying… Read more “My House Plant Is Now As Old As A Mariah Carey Christmas Song!”
The Challenges of Gift Buying For…Spouses (AKA Sometimes You’ve Gotta Buy A Beer For Your Man)
My “old man” and I decided we’d challenge ourselves this Christmas and go to a local shopping emporium (known primarily in the U.S. as a “mall”) to… Read more “The Challenges of Gift Buying For…Spouses (AKA Sometimes You’ve Gotta Buy A Beer For Your Man)”
Holiday Gift Ideas!
Who still has shopping to do? 🙂
Only Seven More Days! A Countdown To Christmas Being Over…
I’m not 5, so I’m not doing a Christmas countdown. I’m counting the days til the holidays are finally done! Go ahead and call me “Grinch” or… Read more “Only Seven More Days! A Countdown To Christmas Being Over…”
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner…A Success!
I’m not the type of person who likes to say “Good job” to myself (really, I’m not). But I have to say “Good job” to me for… Read more “Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner…A Success!”
Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Week To Quit Drinking…
I MUST stay strong and on goal! Let’s take a look at today, shall we? First off, I was stuck in a line of about 50 cars… Read more “Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Week To Quit Drinking…”
What A Nice Fourth of July!
I’m finally back at home, smelling slightly of chlorine and hearing the booms of fireworks from behind my house. I LOVE this holiday! I know dog owners… Read more “What A Nice Fourth of July!”
Fourth of July Pics…
I attended the Fourth of July parade in Ypsilanti, MI today. The parade has been an annual event in Ypsilanti for 90 years, and by some accounts,… Read more “Fourth of July Pics…”