Every summer I think back to our summer trips up to Caseville. My grandparents had a mobile home up there. As we made the two hour drive up there, my brother and I always looked for the familiar landmarks along the way. Romeo had an old country store with penny candy. Almont had the Almont … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
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Friday Photo Flashback
According to the date stamp on today's picture, it is from the summer of 1981. We spent many summers going up north to Caseville. They were usually weekend trips. Off the top of my head, I can only recall two family vacations. One of them was to King's Island and Sea World (probably when I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Tune Tuesday – September Song
43 years ago today, I experienced the loss of a loved one for the first time. I was 11 years old when my maternal grandfather passed away after having a heart attack while on a business trip. Grandpa and me My grandparents had a trailer that they purchased up in Caseville, Michigan and we spent … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – September Song
The Music of My Life – 1979
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1979
Friday Photo Flashback
I posted this week about our little getaway to my father-in-law's cabin. As I mentioned, there were many things about that trip that reminded me of our trips to Caseville when I was a kid. Coincidentally, I stumbled on a picture I had not seen in some time from one of those trips. As a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Celebrating Summer
Yesterday was the first day of summer and my family is certainly ready for it! We got an early start a few weeks ago with our day trip to the beach in Caseville, MI. At home, we've got the big sprinkler that looks like a fire hydrant and a blow up pool in the yard … Continue reading Celebrating Summer
Weekend Work & Weekend Fun
I haven't posted in the last 5 days. It is not often that I get time with my entire family, so my focus has been on them. The weather has been just perfect. Even though we are officially still in Spring, it felt like Summer! We've got a water table that the kids love to … Continue reading Weekend Work & Weekend Fun
Turntable Talk – This Song’s Going Places
Once again, Dave over at A Sound Day has offered up a new topic for his Turntable Talk feature and has asked me to contribute. His thoughts of holiday getaways and Spring Break led to this month's topic. Our instructions: "Tell us about a song (or album) you like that is all about going places. … Continue reading Turntable Talk – This Song’s Going Places
Happy 50th to A Golden Oldie!
1972 brought us many things, including: The first episode of the Price is Right hosted by Bob Barker Gas that only cost 36 cents a gallon Nacho cheese Doritoes Time Warner launched HBO PONG! Oakland A's were World Series champs Dallas Cowboys won Superbowl VI The Godfather hit movie theaters My baby brother was born … Continue reading Happy 50th to A Golden Oldie!
Throwback Thursday – Favorite Things
Today, Maggie from "From Cave Walls" is hosting Throwback Thursday. You can read her blog here: https://fromcavewalls.wordpress.com/2022/09/01/throwback-thursday-54-raindrops-on-roses/ She wants to know about our favorite things while adolescents. She says: Pick any period of your adolescence and think back to all your favorite things. Feel free to elaborate as much as you want. This week’s prompt is: Favorite … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Favorite Things
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 