After a week of winter storms and dangerously cold temperatures, it’s hard to imagine we just had waves on the lake last Friday. The swans are also trying to figure out how things could change so drastically after the mild beginning to winter while the little birds have adapted r … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Brighton Coffee House Butterscotch Caramel Latte iPhone: Hipstamatic Steps: 9,601 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) iPhone: Hipstamatic/Snapseed TV Series of the Day: Criminal Record Steps: 6,670 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) iPhone: Hipstamatic Exercise of the Day: Steps (8,682)/Exercise Bike (11.50 miles) | Continue reading
The little birds had the bird feeders all to themselves during the winter storm as the squirrel posse refused to leave their nests and the turkeys found it exhausting trying to walk through the snow. It was wonderful to watch the juncos, chickadees and cardinals have a blast befo … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Home brewed thanks to the generator iPhone: Hipstamatic Steps: 9,484 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Salted Sweet Tooth Latte (extra shot) iPhone: Hipstamatic Steps: 5,803 | Continue reading
It looks like everyone is waiting and wondering what is in store for us with the arrival of today’s winter storm of snow, rain and high winds. Hopefully there will be a chance to run out for a latte before the storm hits. Luckily there is a great weekend of NFL playoff games and … | Continue reading
It was actually a few snow hours and then a slush day and I’m now a believer in buying a snowman instead of making one (the chickadees agree). Did not take me long to have my first fall of the season, went out to fill the bird feeders and before I knew it I was […] | Continue reading
Music of the Day: HAUSER – Sway on Vinyl iPhone App: Hipstamatic Podcasts of the Day: NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour (The Brothers Sun); NPR’s Book of the Day (Prophet Song by Paul Lynch) Steps (5,819) | Continue reading
I want to thank everyone for the suggestions after last week’s blog about our sleepless nights due to Harper’s anxiety issues over noises. I was hoping leaving the tv and music on would help, but when that failed I researched the Color Noise Sound Machine suggestion and immediate … | Continue reading
In our old Michigan winters, by this time of the season snowmobilers would be traveling over some of our 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, our 40 ski areas would be busy with skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts would be enjoying winter festivals, ice fishing and hockey on the fr … | Continue reading
“Today, I make this sacred pledge to you. The defense, protection, and preservation of American democracy will remain, as it has been, the central cause of my presidency. America, as we begin this election year, we must be clear: Democracy is on the ballot. Your freedom is on the … | Continue reading
Song of the Day: Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (extra shot) iPhone App: Hipstamatic Exercise of the Day: Steps (5,492)/Exercise Bike (14.50 miles) | Continue reading
It was as shocking to have some sunshine yesterday as it is to realize Monday is the end of college football and it’s the final weekend of the NFL regular season. I’m never at a loss for finding some sports game to watch all year, but nothing compares to my love of football seaso … | Continue reading
I’ve lost track of how much sleep I’ve lost lately thanks to Harper, but at least she’s recovering with many power naps. Harper has always been an anxious dog and we’ve always adapted to new issues while never understanding old issues like how can you be afraid of a tiny fly and … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Salted Sweet Tooth Latte (extra shot) TV Series of the Day: Annika – Season 2 Game of the Day: Washington Capitals win over the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-3) Exercise of the Day: Steps (7,299)/Exercise Bike (15 Miles) | Continue reading
Football Game of the Day: Michigan beats Alabama 27-20 in OT thriller!! Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (extra shot) Music of the Day: Renaud Capuçon plays Memories of Me (Georges Delerue) Nikon/iPhone (Snapseed) Steps: 4,750 | Continue reading
2024 Rose Bowl – #1 Michigan Wolverines vs. #4 Alabama Crimson Tide | Continue reading
Movie of the Day: Gran Turismo Music of the Day: Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration iPhone Apps: Hipstamatic/Snapseed Steps: 8,847 | Continue reading
Santa had to travel through plenty of rain and fog to deliver presents this year. I don’t remember ever having a holiday weather week like this one that included fog advisories that lasted over 24 hours and then just normal fog and rain the rest of the week. Luckily there were ma … | Continue reading
HAUSER – Piano Concerto No. 2 (Rachmaninov) | Continue reading
Christmas Lights – Coldplay | Continue reading
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Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte (extra shot) Music of the Day: Apple Music – Reacher: Official Playlist (Prime Video) Steps: 8,170 | Continue reading
Movie of the Day: The Family Plan Nikon/iPhone (Snapseed) Steps: 7,192 | Continue reading
Thankfully I have already watched many of my favorite Christmas movies as the new limited series Archie about the life of Cary Grant has led me to rewatching favorite Cary Grant movies. It’s been years since I’ve had a good Cary Grant binge and it’s been wonderful watching him ag … | Continue reading
There’s always that fear when I begin celebrating the holidays too early that I’ll run out of energy by Christmas, but the holiday spirit is still going strong. Yesterday we watched the wonderful premier of the HAUSER Christmas Special full movie after watching one of my favorite … | Continue reading
Music of the Day: HAUSER Christmas Yule Log Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Strawberry Shortbread Latte (extra shot) iPhone App: Hipstamatic Steps: 5,537 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte (extra shot) Song of the Day: Hey You – Pink Floyd iPhone App: Hipstamatic Steps: 6,188 | Continue reading
It’s hard to believe, but I might be changing my ways in my old age. I’ve always loved sunrise walks, but after an evening walk through an illuminated forest I’ve found a new favorite walking experience. What a beautiful escape into another world surrounded by stars and northern … | Continue reading
Song of the Day: Disco Santa – Holiday Express iPhone Apps: Hipstamatic/Snapseed Steps: 9,242 steps through an illuminated forest with a dazzling display of light, sound and wonder. | Continue reading
The Christmas movie season has begun and as is often the tradition, Die Hard and Home Alone kicked off the movie marathon. I always try to mix in some new movies every year hoping they will become a permanent part of the Christmas movie celebration and was off to a rough start wi … | Continue reading
Song of the Day: Enter Sandman – Metallica & San Francisco Symphony Concert of the Day: Metallica & San Francisco Symphony – September 2019 iPhone App: Hipstamatic Steps: 7,875 | Continue reading
Who cares about how foggy and rainy a day is as long as you can see good enough to watch a belted kingfisher dive for fish. I love this little bird and even though it wasn’t raining while I took this shot, this is one of the rare birds I would be willing to stand […] | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (Extra Shot, Blonde Espresso Roast, Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam) Song of the Day: A Christmas Jig/Mouth Of The Tobique Reel – Yo-Yo Ma & Natalie MacMaster iPhone App: Hipstamatic Steps: 9,096 | Continue reading
Milkshake of the Day: M Street Baking Co. – Merry Grinchmas Movie of the Day: The Grinch iPhone Apps: Hipstamatic & Snapseed Steps: 5,642 | Continue reading