Category: Sentimental

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”

Sunday Stills Challenge – Happiness

For this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge, Ed wants to know “What makes you happy?” If he knew me as well as most of you know me, he’d know that was a loaded question…..most things make me happy!!! So, this one was fun to put… Continue Reading “Sunday Stills Challenge – Happiness”

2014

 Funny…..when I was a child, and even as a young adult, the thought of a year that had anything but a “19” at the beginning of it seemed so futuristic to me! When I started working and would see my SS statements showing a… Continue Reading “2014”

Movie Review – About Time

I went to the movies on Thursday with a friend. We decided on a matinee showing of a new romantic comedy – About Time – staring Rachel McAdams.  Good Choice!!! This met all my criteria for me to claim it was an excellent movie – I loved… Continue Reading “Movie Review – About Time”

KP’s Pony

Last week I said good bye to my precious pony……a gorgeous 2005 red Mustang GT convertible! I have always loved the muscle cars – I had two Camaros and a Dodge Daytona years ago, but really longed for a Mustang for as long as… Continue Reading “KP’s Pony”

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum……baseball’s mecca……..the history of the game and all those who made it great preserved and displayed for future generations! Walking through the front doors gives you a feeling of pride in America’s game……continuing on through the building… Continue Reading “National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum”

Recent “Stuff”

I envision far away friends and family who rely on this blog to keep up with me are thinking I am sitting around twiddling my thumbs a lot…….WRONG!!! I’m not spending my retirement in a rocking chair on the porch…….although, I do keep wondering… Continue Reading “Recent “Stuff””

A Sea of Flags…

As Memorial Day approaches, the Veteran groups have been busy putting out new, crisp flags at the grave sites of our veterans. I was at Mount Albion Cemetery yesterday setting out the crocks for our family members and found the sea of flags to… Continue Reading “A Sea of Flags…”

Water……Creek or Crick?

I love being near the water. I love hearing it flowing across rocks in a stream or crashing against the shoreline or splashing up on a ledge. I love the cool, crisp, clear look of a babbling brook. I just love being near the… Continue Reading “Water……Creek or Crick?”