A Coffee State of Mind will go through some structural changes at the end of this year. I have to admit, I've had some difficulty finding a consistent footing. I don't often write about personal things. Some writers focus primarily on personal stuff. I can't do it. That's the reason ninety percent of my content …
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We Love Camping!
Have you ever been camping? You really haven't lived until you're in a tent, it's midnight, raining, cold, and only then do you discover the promises of a waterproof tent were lies. Wet sleeping bags do not dry quickly. There's only one way to dry wet underwear, and that's on the line between you and …
Thoughts of Mom at Thanksgiving
Mom had a gift for making everything wonderful, no matter what holiday it was. Thanksgiving and Christmas were the two best because her cooking and baking skills were legendary. I learned how to make coffee cake by watching mom. By the time I was fifteen, I had taken over the task of creating the favorite …
November 22, 1963
What historical event fascinates you the most? I was ten years old. It was during Geography class when the principal of Mackinaw Middle School in Saginaw, Michigan, made the announcement President Kennedy had been shot. A few minutes later he told us the president was dead. Here is a list of books I have read, …
To Honor the Memory of My Uncle Dick Lambert
From the time I was old enough to recognize the people around me, there was one person who was my favorite. He held a place of love and admiration throughout my life that made every opportunity for me to be near him a delight. He was my Uncle Dick Lambert. In this photo I was …
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Celebrating the Gift of Mediocrity
Let me ask you a question. If you watch any kind of team sport, have you ever seen a team get a touchdown, or score a run, or make a goal, and the players jump in front of the camera screaming, "We're number seven! We're number seven!" Nope. Never happened. They all hold up one …
Forgotten Sand Toys, Empty Boat Hoists, and Footprints in the Sand
It's always hard to take our final walk on the beach at the end of summer. Labor Day Weekend was beautiful and the waves were fun, but today it's cooler, and we have time for one more walk. We're always looking for beach glass, but today we were skunked! We didn't find a single piece, …
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Growing Up Lapeer: Remnants
I try not to think about the past too much. Unfortunately, at least in my mind, ghosts of disappointments and painful situations tend to fight for center stage. There are many more happy recollections that come dancing forward as long as I make the effort to pull back the curtain. We love living near Lapeer, …
I Always Wonder About Stuff
I wonder if kids know what an Erector Set is. I wonder if kids still like getting train sets for Christmas. I wonder if Amos & Andy would be allowed on television now. I wonder when the last cardboard tube of Tinker Toys left the shelf. I wonder if any kids know about Laurel and …
Powell’s Family Restaurant in Houghton Lake, Michigan – Great Food in a Lovely Place
We love going up north for any reason at all. In fact, one time I drove one hundred and sixty miles to get what was supposed to be an incredible deal on coffee pods. Turned out not to be such a great buy and I spent thirty-five dollars to save eight. I didn't complain, though, …
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