Category: Guilty Pleasures

As seen on the way to Letchworth

Today was our monthly Ladies Lunch and, like every September, we made the trip to Letchworth State Park to eat our lunch at the Glen Iris Inn. I left way early so that I could stop to snap photos of things that caught my… Continue Reading “As seen on the way to Letchworth”

Spontaneity…..its a good thing!!!

Spontaneous……impromptu……unplanned……off-the-cuff……these are words that used to make my blood curdle…..words that would totally upset my apple cart and send me off the deep end! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I am and always have been a planner…..I want to think all my options through, consider… Continue Reading “Spontaneity…..its a good thing!!!”

It Happened At The Fair

The last week in July is fair week in our town…..the Orleans County 4-H Fair, to be specific! All the 4-H-ers work hard all year long for the chance to show off their efforts at the fair. I love the fair! I love the… Continue Reading “It Happened At The Fair”

Thank a Farmer!

IF YOU ATE, TODAY….. THANK A FARMER!!! Farmers are the backbone and foundation of this great country! Locally, we live in a major farming community. Orleans County, like much of Western NY, depends on farmers to keep our economy going and our citizens fed.… Continue Reading “Thank a Farmer!”

Wordless Wednesday: Tuesday trip

Hopefully, the title of this post isn’t confusing…..I’m writing it on Wednesday, there will be very few words, and it is all about a road trip I made and photos I took on Tuesday! Got it? 🙂 So…..Tuesday the Ladies Lunch group of the Albion… Continue Reading “Wordless Wednesday: Tuesday trip”

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Tuesday was Adventure Day! A dear friend and I started out early with a big breakfast out to give us a good foundation for the day. Then, we spent about an hour and a half at Vidler’s 5 & 10 (see previous post) in… Continue Reading “Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum”

New Toy

I got a new toy…..a Nikon D3200 camera!!! Oh, I love the photos I take with my iPhone – it takes great photos, it is easy to use, and I always have it with me! But….there’s always a “but”…..there are situations where I don’t… Continue Reading “New Toy”

Pink Flamingos

I always used to think having pink flamingos in your yard was corny – something you see in retirement communities in Florida or your grandparents home……in fact, I do believe I remember my grandparents having pink flamingos adorning a bird bath at their summer… Continue Reading “Pink Flamingos”

Santa Claus Came To Town!

So…..what do you do when you wake up on a drizzly Friday morning and want to do something interesting and unusual? Well, you go to a Santa Claus convention, of course!!! You read it correctly – no need to go back and reread that… Continue Reading “Santa Claus Came To Town!”

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”