My Daily Travels

It looks like someone has found out about my perfect reading spot. He was sitting and chilling in the morning sun while chomping on his treat. Sign in to see full entry.

For most of the week, we concentrate on work, chores around the house, and any family obligations that are tossed our way, but when Tuesday afternoon comes around, John and I hit the floor running out the door, away from those tedious constraints. This is our one day to grab dinner that I don't have... Sign in to see full entry.

I hadn't realized that my snow-white Gladiolus had bloomed yet. I happened to catch sight of them this morning as I was headed out to pick up some breakfast sandwiches for John and me. They are definitely on my list of favorite flowers. And next to my Gladiolus, I spotted a marriage between my Calla... Sign in to see full entry.

Late in the spring, John and I planted sunflowers along the fence between our property and the boat club. Between the bunnies and the groundhogs, they have eaten eleven of the twelve plants. For whatever reason, they saved us one. We have several more growing in pots, so we are going to try to plant... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I enjoy taking road trips that include stops at restaurants featured in movies or on television shows. One of my favorite movies, Mystic Pizza, is centered around a pizza shop where Julia Roberts works with her younger sister and friends. Being fans of Julia’s, we made a trip to Mystic,... Sign in to see full entry.

Our local weather station posted a warning to avoid the dangerously hot conditions, with a heat index up to 110 expected, with limited relief overnight. It is expected to continue through July 4th until 8 p.m. John is working during the holiday, so there will be no fireworks display for us until the... Sign in to see full entry.

For the sake of love, I try to give hubby his heart's culinary desire. Lucky for him, I love to cook. For whatever reason, he has been craving Salisbury steaks with gravy served over egg noodles. I personally would prefer mashed potatoes, but this is his craving, not mine. I begin this recipe by... Sign in to see full entry.

If you are a dog lover, this movie is for you. I found the tearjerker movie on Netflix this morning. The 2017 film, A Dog’s Purpose, follows a devoted dog named Bailey as he is reincarnated several times, giving him multiple experiences, owners, and lives over decades. Throughout those many lives,... Sign in to see full entry.

I absolutely love tomatoes in any form or fashion, but when it comes to a tomato sandwich, it's gotta be a thinly sliced beefsteak tomato for me. A slathering of good mayonnaise and a dash of salt & pepper, all tucked in between toasted sourdough bread, and I am a happy girl. 🍅 Sign in to see full entry.

Living near so many Amish communities gives me the chance to sample their homemade goods and recipes. I love their baked cakes and cookies, fruit preserves, and pickled vegetables, and recently I got to try creamed celery and onion fritters while visiting an Amish Village and restaurant in Ronks,... Sign in to see full entry.