Thanksgiving, which falls on November 28 this year, has always been one of my favorite holidays. It is a day when families gather together, food is bountiful and, of course, we get to watch some good football and cheer for the Detroit Lions!
Brennan was recently in town for a visit after completing an internship in San Antonio, TX and before he returned for his final year of school. He was preparing for a wilderness trip to Isle Royale National Park – a rugged, remote island in Lake Superior that can only be reached by ferry or seaplane.
I really love dogs, but I don’t have one of my own. I do have two granddogs: Macy (Beagle) and Lilly (Pit Bull), my daughter’s and grandson’s treasured pets. I have come to love both of them as I spend a lot of time with my daughter at their home in Bay City.
Beaches and boardwalks … Can you think of a better place to spend a perfect, sunny summer day in July? I have been to many beaches over the years and one of my very favorites is in Ocean City, MD. My family and I spent a week there every summer while I was growing up. Ocean City is a resort town famous for its ten miles of pristine beaches off the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. It is also well known for its wooden boardwalks lined with a variety of restaurants and eateries, piers and shops.
You can take the girl out of the rodeo, but you can’t take the rodeo out of the girl!
Moms and daughters share a special relationship. Sometimes it is good – and sometimes, it isn’t.
You just never know what kind of weather to expect in the month of April – an early spring snowfall, April showers or bright, sunshiney days. But one thing I know for sure is that crocuses and daffodils will begin to bloom and thrive – even if covered in a blanket of the white stuff! Even with a lingering chill, the trees will start to bud and the birds will start singing.
Many of us have childhood memories of reading books by Dr. Seuss. To honor the birthday of the famous children’s book author and cartoonist, March has been designated National Reading Month.
Even though it is the shortest month of the year, February is full of observances, holidays and fun things to do. Here are just a few of the things we can look forward to this month.
I’m always excited about the possibilities and opportunities a new year promises to bring, but I also like to look back and reflect on the year that has passed. In 2023, there were many special things for me and some of my beloved family members to enjoy and celebrate.
New Year’s Eve, also known as Old Year’s Day or St. Sylvester’s Day in other countries, is always celebrated on December 31. (This year the date reads numerically as 123123! I found that to be an interesting tidbit of information.) The last day of the year is celebrated many different ways – from elegant parties with plenty of dancing, good food and champagne toasts – to a cozy evening at home with family and friends playing board games and waiting for the ball to drop.
