“Finding a good way to spend it…”

My Facebook feed has been full of pictures of the "last day of school." Many of those photos are of high school seniors who are celebrating their FINAL "last" day of school, while others are of students in kindergarten through 11th grade who are just excited for summer break! The theme song to the cartoon … Continue reading “Finding a good way to spend it…” →

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

Pet Peeve I have a few pet peeves. One of those is people who say "Happy Memorial Day." To me, this is an example of someone who just doesn't get what the day signifies. Memorial Day is not like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a birthday. Memorial Day is a day for remembrance and honor! I saw … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Recap →

I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!

When you work mid-nights like I do, you look forward to winter. I sleep better in the winter. The only thing that can really wake you up outside is the garbage truck or a snow plow. In the summer, however, you have kids outside playing, people weed whacking and mowing their lawn, and extremely loud … Continue reading I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast! →

Tune Tuesday – Ain’t No Sunshine

As summer quickly (and sadly) draws to a close, it got me to thinking about the one thing I'll miss most about summer - sunshine. For those who live where the sun is always shining (or at least most of the time), you really cannot comprehend just how difficult the winter months in Michigan are. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Ain’t No Sunshine →

“Hot” Summer Night Perfection

Here in Michigan, Summer is never long enough. This year, I am guessing it will feel even shorter. I say that because we had a whole lot of rain that lasted well into May and June. Many friends have said that they were late opening their pools or planting gardens because of the rain. Finally, … Continue reading “Hot” Summer Night Perfection →

The “Carlson” Boys of Summer

I took the above picture while standing in my backyard before I left for work. Baseball practice has begun for our school district. I always enjoy watching the kids and coaches work on plays. Today they spent some time working on fielding a bunt and throwing to first base. As I stood there and watched, … Continue reading The “Carlson” Boys of Summer →