There were always five or six of us in the car as we drove through Michigan's frigid upper peninsula in the depths of winter, astounded ...

On June 14, between millions of people across the United States participated in what was called the "No Kings" rallies, expressing...

With trees that had fallen during the tornado finally removed, I was able to walk around the ditch, eager to check out the storm damage. It ...

Many of you know that it is no secret that irises are one of my favorite spring flowers (and I have many favorites!). They are showy, lovely...

Our spring has been so erratic -- sometimes very cold, occasionally warm. And now things are blooming big-time and it's looking lovely! ...

After a wimpy April for reading, May proved more productive and more diverse. This month we have a two memoirs, a fantasy, a novel set in th...

A couple of years ago, Rick decided he would like to host a house concert, featuring a classical guitarist friend. He put out an alert on Fa...

After a bit of catch-up of at home activities , I thought it was FINALLY time to share the April book list. April was a tough month for me a...

I'm having a hard time getting my brain around the season. It's almost June and summer will be here before we know it and yet spring...

The trees are past their peak, and by the as I post this, storm damage is being cleaned up and our world is  covered in beautiful, deep gre...

It has been quite a ride these past couple of months. The classic song "Stormy Weather" could be our theme song for spring in Mich...

First, I want to thank everyone who has hung in here with my many posts on our England trip. I've loved your comments and hope I have an...

Our last day in London! And there were places to go, people to see, things to do! On the "things to do" list was one last concert,...

It's lovely to start out the morning with good friends and that's exactly what Rick and I did after moving over to spend the last fe...

After our visit to the College of Arms and Gordon's wine bar , we had a bit of time before checking out of our hotel and moving over to ...

In an earlier post I mentioned that one thing Rick really wanted to do while in England was explore a bit more of his family history. That i...

We are back to the last bunch of posts from England! If you were to ask me "what is the one museum I should visit during my very short ...

Just a few good things before I return to the last of England posts.  Blogger Lisa was coming to Detroit for a business trip and she took ...

It finally feels as though spring has arrived here in Michigan. That doesn't mean it won't be cold, but not as cold or gloomy as it ...

It's been a bit since I've taken you to the Ditch. For that matter, it's been a bit since I've taken myself there. Cold, gra...

I always love it when I'm reading blogs and someone says they have been watching a show on PBS that I have been enjoying too. I even get...

It's hard to believe that Easter is about a week away -- and it's as late as it can be this year, so we are well into official sprin...

Though the numbers vary in different reports from 7,000 to 10,000, the headline about the "Hands Off!" rally this past week was sp...

I finally feel like I'm getting closer to my reading stride! March was productive and with a good mix of subjects (but most, as usual, m...

I've been getting my house pulled together for Easter decorating at long last (and probably a way to go!). I did get a few things up ear...

March moves on, breathing hot and cold. (Well, "hot" is a bit of an overstatement!) We plod on too, waiting for spring to stick, g...

I thought I should share the February books before March passes us by! February was a short and slightly disruptive month in my world. I had...

It's time to take another break from the England posts and do a little home catch-up. Overall, late February and March have  been a good...

After our last post, visiting by the Tower of London and Tower Bridge , we decided to head back across the river and check out some of the ...

After a full day ( HERE and HERE ) and a bad sleeping night (it was time to break out the emergency medicine my doc sent with me), we decid...