Category: Albion

Just a Block Away….

Tradition and change…..they tend to contradict each other…..one is comfortable – a part of us…..the other upsets our lives, our emotions, and our sense of security. Everyone has some traditions they hold dear and everyone has some level of adversity to change….and, the older… Continue Reading “Just a Block Away….”

Wordless Wednesday – Early Spring

OK, so Spring officially started this past Friday. I’ve been waiting for a good day to get out and snap some photos around town showing the early signs of the season change…..today was it! We had a forecasted high of 51 degrees, today –… Continue Reading “Wordless Wednesday – Early Spring”

Snow and Cold

We had a new coating of snow last night and today…..super cold and blustery, but not really a whole lot of accumulation…..but, enough to make for some pretty scenes and undisturbed snow fields.   Stay warm!!!

Saturday Snow Shots

I thought I’d take a quiet drive through Mount Albion Cemetery this afternoon to see the snow covered monuments. It is always so peaceful and beautiful there – no matter what the season. I even saw one lone walker there, today, even though it… Continue Reading “Saturday Snow Shots”

2014 Blog Review

 In just a few short hours, another year will close and a new year will open and breathe new life into us…..bringing with it new adventures, experiences, and memories to blog about. But, before I begin to write about all the exciting topics I… Continue Reading “2014 Blog Review”

Fun with a Tugboat Captain

I had an amazing experience over the last couple of days! I also write a blog for the Albion High School Alumni Foundation, which includes interviews with alumni who have an interesting story or career to share with other alumni. I contacted David Starkweather from… Continue Reading “Fun with a Tugboat Captain”

Three Years Ago Today

Three years ago, today, I hopped in a crammed full rented minivan with my three dogs and headed out following a UHaul truck full of all my possessions with my Mustang in tow. Just three short days before was my last day at my job… Continue Reading “Three Years Ago Today”

Canal at Dusk

Today, I read some wonderful news about the Erie Barge Canal……it has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places! It is about time! The canal is a huge part of the history of New York State and was the main reason many… Continue Reading “Canal at Dusk”

High Tea Adventure

Anyone who knows me knows that I love Downton Abbey and most things British – the culture and traditions fascinate me, I enjoy listening to the accents (I even set Gabby to talk to me in a British accent when giving me my GPS… Continue Reading “High Tea Adventure”

Sweet Escapes, Fresh Produce, and a Little Rain!

I headed out today with two specific goals in mind……get some corn for dinner and pick up my free cupcakes! I accomplished that and more……here are some of the sights I saw along the way: First up……I went to Partyka’s farm market in Kendall to… Continue Reading “Sweet Escapes, Fresh Produce, and a Little Rain!”