Our 1999 Ford Escort, whom we nicknamed “Little Guy.” Location – McLain State Park near Calumet, MI (in the Upper Peninsula). That’s me in the passenger seat.… Read more “Wednesday Car? Remembering “Little Guy” – The 1999 Ford Escort That Could…”
Category: Memory Lane Stuff
Mother’s Day Is Coming Soon…Time For Some “Wayback” Photos…
Until Mother’s Day, I’ll probably be sharing some old photos on this site of me and my mom. Here’s an oldie from 1974 at my grandparents’ house… Read more “Mother’s Day Is Coming Soon…Time For Some “Wayback” Photos…”
Ghosts of Original Gravity Past…
A friend of mine on Facebook recently posted pictures of an old menu from Original Gravity Brewing Co. which he found in his office: … Read more “Ghosts of Original Gravity Past…”
Thirty Minutes of Pure Virginia Beach Joy…
We had a trivia question in Monday’s game that reminded me of a road trip my husband and I took to Virginia in 2017: What city on… Read more “Thirty Minutes of Pure Virginia Beach Joy…”
I’ve Said Things Tonya Harding Only WISHES She’d Said!
Random fact I uncovered this morning involves the 2017 film I Tonya, which chronicles the rise and fall of Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding. I’d embarked on… Read more “I’ve Said Things Tonya Harding Only WISHES She’d Said!”
Thirty Years Ago Today I Got A Blue Medal – And Was “Scalped!”
On April 1, 1989, I was 17 years old, and was all dressed up and heading to the state solo and ensemble competition for band. I had… Read more “Thirty Years Ago Today I Got A Blue Medal – And Was “Scalped!””
That Time I Met Ernie Harwell, Gordie Howe… And Possibly Ted Lindsay…And Sid Abel’s Drinking Buddies!
Recently, the wife of a sports icon died (Lulu Harwell, the wife of longtime Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell died March 1), and now, former Detroit Red… Read more “That Time I Met Ernie Harwell, Gordie Howe… And Possibly Ted Lindsay…And Sid Abel’s Drinking Buddies!”
(REVISED Feb. 6, 2019) Michigan State Parks – A Photo Tour!
Editor’s note: I have visited 63 of the 107 state parks in Michigan over the course of my lifetime. I’m about to take you on a little… Read more “(REVISED Feb. 6, 2019) Michigan State Parks – A Photo Tour!”
You Might Be A Child of a Hippie If…
I always kind of cringe whenever Facebook notifies me that my brother has commented on one of my posts. I wouldn’t say we have a “bad” relationship,… Read more “You Might Be A Child of a Hippie If…”
(REVISED MAY 10, 2020) When Will I Get To See An R-Rated Version of The Little Mermaid?
I’ve attempted to do an updated list of the highest-grossing R-Rated movies of all time based on comic/graphic novel sources. Scroll ahead to see that list. Sigh.… Read more “(REVISED MAY 10, 2020) When Will I Get To See An R-Rated Version of The Little Mermaid?”
