Today I’m thankful for countdown websites that let me know there are 99 days until Halloween and 104 days until Election 2024…NFL teams reporting to training camp…another great horror movie recommendation from my niece (Abagail)…Seinfeld reruns and Julia Louis-Dreyfus…pizza…Apple … | Continue reading
Book of the Day: Daniel Silva talks new book ‘A Death In Cornwall’ – The Gabriel Allon series has been a favorite since 2000. | Continue reading
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Practical Magic (1998) | Continue reading
Song of the Day: Here We Go Again – Ray Charles feat. Norah Jones Coffee of the Day: Proving Grounds Coffee Farmers Tan Latte (House-made caramel & white chocolate syrups topped with whipped cream & caramel drizzle) | Continue reading
Book of the Weekend: Home Is Where The Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose discovered through the great Barnes & Noble Vintage Horror Summer: VHS-Inspired Thrills & Chills with special edition designs and features Movies of the Weekend: Russell Crowe in The Pope’s Exorcist and The Exorcism … | Continue reading
This Thursday I’m thankful for peaceful sunrises…walks with Harper…watching wildlife families…great books…my mother’s good doctor appointment…fireworks are over…England vs. Spain in the Euro 2024 Final…temperatures in the mid 60s (won’t mention the rain/wind/humidity)… | Continue reading
Music of the Day: Joe Bonamassa – Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra (Vinyl/CD/DVD) Coffee of the Day: Help, I’m in the midst of a coffee crisis and need the early release of the autumn lattes!! | Continue reading
You Are Here by David Nicholls | Continue reading
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Love Stinks – J. Geils Band | Continue reading
I’m thankful for the fabulous gumbo and a taste of New Orleans in Metro Detroit at Bourbon Street Gumbo & Po’Boys (artwork: Jay Kopicki)…Eddie Murphy and enjoying the addition of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F in the great Beverly Hills Cop franchise…French and British tv crime drama … | Continue reading
Fiennes Return To The Wild | Continue reading
Euro 2024 Goals of the Day: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane (England) Tour de France Rider of the Day: Kevin Vauquelin (France) Quote of the Day: The only place to find your strength is by being true to yourself – Diane von Furstenberg | Continue reading
Documentary of the Day: Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge | Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen – Glory Days (Born in the U.S.A.) | Continue reading
This week I’m especially thankful for all our backyard birds…all the wonderful coffeehouses and baristas in a fifty mile radius…great doctor/nurses/support staff and medical insurance…Harper’s wonderful dog grooming spa and favorite dog groomer…Bryce Harper…not too scary horror m … | Continue reading
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Book of the Day: Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg | Continue reading
Song of the Day: I Fought The Law – The Clash Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Brighton Coffeehouse Forget Me Not Blend (Alzheimer’s Association Donation – $5 each bag) | Continue reading
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Thankful for Harper feeling better after the thunderstorms and vaccine and that I’ve been lucky to have the same wonderful veterinarian for over thirty years…air conditioning…Connor McDavid…The New York Times Book Review…PBS streaming app…remote start to cool the car for Harper…t … | Continue reading
The Paris Murders – Heatwave Marathon (Seasons 1-7 available on the PBS app) | Continue reading
It’s treat o’clock somewhere. Oreos and dogs make everything better. That’s a scientific fact. | Continue reading
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“The Inside/Out program by the Detroit Institute of Arts has been turning Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties into a giant, outdoor gallery every spring and summer since 2010. It brings reproductions from the museum’s art collection to life in the streets, parks, and public space … | Continue reading
After listening to Patti Smith in a podcast earlier in the week talk about simplistic gratitude, I decided to add a new Thankful Thursday theme to the blog schedule. Today I’m thankful for the Biggby Coffee Cookies & Cream Sweet Foam Cold Brew…individuals and communities that org … | Continue reading
“A woman whose mood improves with a book, a poem, a song or a cup of coffee is not defeated by anyone.” | Continue reading
Podcast of the Day: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louise-Dreyfus – Julia Gets Wise with Patti Smith | Continue reading
Samich of the Day: Bunkhouse Burgers BBQ Pulled Pork (Woodshop pulled pork, Memphis BBQ sauce, old school slaw & pickled chilies, on a brioche bun) Home Run of the Day: Bryce Harper Soccer Celly | Continue reading