Last year I made a terrible horrible mistake. And it seemed like such a good idea. Who doesn't like Oreo cookies? We don't have them all the time but when we do they don't last long. I remember when I was in middle school I had a friend whose name happened to be Dale. I …
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The Up North Experience
People who live in the great state of Michigan actually argue over what it means to be up north. Most particularly, where up north actually begins. To some, it begins after travelers cross the beautiful Mackinac Bridge and begin to explore St. Ignace, Escanaba, and all points in the Upper Peninsula. To many, up north …
Breakfast Sandwich for Dinner
My lovely wife has discovered how to make amazing breakfast sandwiches that we enjoy any time. Actually, our son first made them for us and she watched very carefully. They are delicious!A sausage patty, English muffin, fried egg and a slice of your favorite cheese make the magic happen. There are sausage patties that taste …
Grateful! Discovery Prompts Day 30!
Well, I’ve reached the end of the Discover Prompts provided by WordPress. They do this every April, but since I wasn’t blogging like a fiend in April, I started using the prompts thirty days ago. So, does that mean I have nothing else to write about because no one is giving me a topic? Oh, …
Discover Prompts Day 24: Elixir, the Magic Potion
It really is a wonder we survived our childhood. There were all kinds of home remedies we were subjected to. From “Lucy’s Juice” to sweet nitre, I don’t know how we made it. When we were kids, there was a bottle of “Sweet Nitre” in the back of the fridge. It was always there, like …
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Discover Prompts Day 17: Social Distancing. Wait, What?
Who comes up with this stuff? Social distancing? For people like me who are socially distant, nothing has changed. Except, of course for the mask that no two people agree on for more than forty-seven seconds. I’m ok with social distancing, if it means staying away from crowds of people. I’m really not doing anything …
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Discover Prompt Day 16: Slow Down!
It’s really a struggle to stop and take a breather with all of the demands and screaming voices coming from every direction. Sometimes we have to slow down just to maintain sanity, or at least try. I have always found the lakeshore to be very calming. With the rolling of the waves and constantly changing …
Discover Prompts Day 12: Feeling Light
One of the suggestions for writing about this Discover Prompt is recalling a time of feeling completely carefree and light. I gave that quite a bit of thought and I really can’t remember the last time I felt completely carefree. We’re talking about a feeling. Feelings come and go. Who knows how many different feelings …
You Can Make Delicious Biscuits
There is a trick to making great biscuits. The care you give the dough makes all the difference in the world. Handle it roughly, you’ll be disappointed. Gentleness will be rewarded the flakiness and great taste. The ingredients are few and simple: 2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda (only if you use buttermilk)2 …
A Coffee State of Mind 