Category: History

Taking the Scenic Route

I’ve had an interest in visiting Cooperstown, NY for many years – mainly because of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I put it on the “things to do and places to see” list when I first moved back to Albion. I finally decided to… Continue Reading “Taking the Scenic Route”

While I’m Here…

Alternate Title:  There’s Always Room For Jell-O! Today is the second Tuesday of the month, so it is the day that a bunch of ladies from our church get together for our monthly luncheon. We go somewhere different every month and, when the weather… Continue Reading “While I’m Here…”

Movie Review – 42

 On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history by stepping out onto Ebbets Field wearing the number 42 on the back of his Brooklyn Dodger’s uniform to be the first black man to play on a major league baseball team! And 66 years later, on April 15, 2013,… Continue Reading “Movie Review – 42”

Christmas 1912

Yes, you read the title correctly……Christmas 1912!  On Tuesday, I went to a monthly event called “Tea with Dee” at the Hoag Library in Albion.  The first Tuesday of each month at noon, Delia Robinson, the Gaines Town Historian, gives a talk and serves… Continue Reading “Christmas 1912”

The Beauty of Savannah

This past week I was able to experience the beautiful, historic Savannah, GA.  What a treat, in deed!  One of my best friends and I took the pony on a “girl trip” where we stayed three nights on Hilton Head Island and spent two days discovering… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Savannah”

Quickie Trip….so worth it!!!

Going home is always a treat.  No doubt or argument there.  I give a lot of thought to the pros and cons of going for 1-2 extended trips or multiple shorter trips each year.  Both definitely have distinct benefits and downfalls.  In past years,… Continue Reading “Quickie Trip….so worth it!!!”

Point Breeze – Rich in History and Rebirth

This is the view of the west side pier at the mouth of the Oak Orchard Harbor at Point Breeze, NY in 1871.  Point Breeze is located on Lake Ontario in the Town of Carlton just north of my home town of Albion, NY. … Continue Reading “Point Breeze – Rich in History and Rebirth”

Labor Day

What is Labor Day?  The short answer is that it is the national holiday that falls on the first Monday of September each year.   The general view point of the holiday is that it signifies the end of the summer season – a three… Continue Reading “Labor Day”

Memories of Beatles

It doesn’t take much to connect The Beatles to a significant memory.  They played a HUGE part in my life.  So, when I read Billy Liggett’s editorial in Sunday’s Sanford Herald, I found myself running through the many, many Strawberry Fields in my mind.  I… Continue Reading “Memories of Beatles”

So much to write about!

I sat down to write all about all my adventures several times, but every time I did, I decided to wait and add something else!!!  I’ve crammed so much into this trip it will take a novel to cover it all!!!  I promise to go… Continue Reading “So much to write about!”