A Staycation - at HOME!

I had no idea the buzz out on the Internet in travel circles about this word.  STAYCATION
The more I read, the more I like.  With the high price of gas, it’s becoming a hugely popular idea.  So, in the spirit of saving gas, this post is all about a staycation AT HOME.  Here are some ideas - some [...]

Statesman Suggestions for Your Extended Holiday Weekend

The Idaho statesman posted some great weekend “to do” suggestions this afternoon on their website.  The story link is below, and the story is pasted here as well.  I was just about to work on another post about events commemorating our veterans, so….Thanks for making my job easy this week, Statesman! :-) The Statesman’s website also [...]

Olympic Dreams

Okay, with that Back to the Future reference in the last blog, and thinking about warmer days, I just had to post this one.  As a kid many will vouch for my passion for roller skating.  One of my best friends and I would literally spend HOURS (I’m not kidding…we could do this from sun-up [...]

You know you drive your car too much when…

So, today I had a reality check…  I decided to take the ol’ bike out for a spin to run a few errands in the neighborhood - typical stuff…library, dentist, merc.  On my way home there was a squaty little car headed my direction.  My immediate thought was a flashback to the 1984 hit movie [...]

Good Kids Flick

Hey there - just a quick post to say a couple things…  1) sorry I’ve been a little busy lately and not posting as regularly!  2) if you have kids and are looking for a good family-friendly film I have a suggestion…
Tired of the cold wet weather, we headed to the movies today… Well, actually, [...]

Turkey and popcorn, anyone?

Do you think that popcorn was first introduced at the first “thanksgiving” dinner in 1621?  It’s a popular myth that’s become a tradition in many homes. http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/History/thanksgiving.php
Perhaps your among the many who eat your turkey dinner with all the fixin’s and then, it’s time for the main event…  Popcorn (and a movie - or football!). 
Well, just [...]

Check That Christmas Calendar…

I love Christmas.  The lights. The decorations. The music. The memories.
You can expect to see many more “Christmas-related” posts over the next several weeks.
The day after Thanksgiving is our family’s traditional day to put up the decorations.  I love the fact that with Thanksgiving so early this year we have a longer “holiday season.”
I can’t [...]