Category: Sentimental

Holiday Cheer

Been enjoying my share of Holiday Cheer over the past few days!!! I finished my outdoor Christmas decorations, perused through crafts and gifts at a Holiday Gift Fair, started gathering photos of downtown store fronts all decorated for the holidays, and attended an absolutely… Continue Reading “Holiday Cheer”

Tea and Thoughts on a Tuesday Morning

I’m sitting here at my computer on this lovely Tuesday morning with a cup of tea just reading the news and updates of the day, visiting the web sites I visit each morning, and watching out my big den window as the neighborhood wakes up… Continue Reading “Tea and Thoughts on a Tuesday Morning”

End of an era…..

Growing up in Albion, things rarely changed. Back then, it was a busy little Village with a downtown full of successful businesses. Within a few close blocks, you could walk around and buy fine jewelry, get fitted for a new pair of shoes, purchase… Continue Reading “End of an era…..”

The Bread Man

Last night I went to a very enjoyable event at the Pullman church in Albion. The event was put on by the Friends of the Swan Library as a fundraiser. I had planned to go, but neglected to put it on my calendar, so…..as… Continue Reading “The Bread Man”

…and then there was one!

They say that dogs leave paw prints on your heart…..well, I have had my share of great dogs in my life – from my first dog, Hansen, when I was just barely a toddler, right up to the one that is stamping her paw… Continue Reading “…and then there was one!”

Farewell, my beautiful redhead!

I lost a cherished friend and companion last night……my sweet and beautiful Katie passed away! She lived a good life and was pampered and spoiled to the very end…..but, the knowledge of that doesn’t do much to ease my broken heart! Click here to read Katie’s… Continue Reading “Farewell, my beautiful redhead!”

For The Sake of Art…

So, today I decided to head to Rochester to attend the Artist’s Row exhibit at the Rochester Public Market. It was a great day for it — overcast and cool, but not cold or damp at all — and it turned into quite the… Continue Reading “For The Sake of Art…”

Sunday Drive – 09-07-14

It is the little things in life that make it so special and sometimes it just takes a nice Sunday drive to make the day a slam dunk! My grandparents used to go on Sunday drives all the time – they really enjoyed just… Continue Reading “Sunday Drive – 09-07-14”

The George Pullman Chair

From time to time I have been known to pick up some really amazing “finds” at various silent auctions I’ve come across. Usually, I know exactly what I am bidding on and what I’m willing to pay for it…..then, I stalk the bid sheet… Continue Reading “The George Pullman Chair”

Tribute to the Four Chaplains

I usually don’t double post things between my two blogs – this one (my personal blog) and the one I do for our church, but today it just feels appropriate to share it with both audiences. Our church – Albion First United Methodist Church… Continue Reading “Tribute to the Four Chaplains”