2025 Lights at the Zoo

This past Saturday, the 13th, we made our annual pilgrimage to see Lights before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo. We went with Dave, Emily, and the 3 GKs, Brayden, Zoey and Cohen. Unfortunately, Mike, Rhonda, and MJ did not join…

This past Saturday, the 13th, we made our annual pilgrimage to see Lights before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo. We went with Dave, Emily, and the 3 GKs, Brayden, Zoey and Cohen. Unfortunately, Mike, Rhonda, and MJ did not join…

Back in April of this year, my grandson, MJ, graduated from Kindergarten. The ceremony was quite nice. You can see some of it by clicking here and watching the video. Below is a pic of his proud parents, Mike and…

Recently, Mar and I attended the Timberstone Middle School Choir Concert. It was toward the end of October. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders had parts where they performed with their classmates only, as well as all together. Our granddaughter, Zoey,…

Last summer, my cousin, Duane Artz gave me a call one day and said he and his wife, Lynn, were coming back for a family reunion on his Mom’s side of the family. He was wondering if we could put…
I am privileged to get invited to a twice yearly gaming weekend with friends who are all very good gamers. The majic happens at a very nice cottage (really a 3-story house) on Lake Jimmerson near Angola, IN. This took…

As usual, it’s been way too long since my last post. Funny thing is I have lots of material. Anyway, Marian and I went to watch Brayden, our grandson, and his Sylvania North Stars hockey team, compete in a small…

We have been doing a game night with our friends, Mark and Janet, for well over a year. Every 4 to 6 weeks, we try to get together. We usually do a quick dinner, but then try to get in…

It’s been way too long since my last post. For some reason, I have been thinking about one of my favorite all time games, Memoir ’44. I first discovered this gem back in the early 2000’s. I had been away…

It’s been way too long since my last post. I hope to do better in 2024. During the week leading up to Christmas, the family got together for a fun evening at the Glass City Metropark. The park opened this…

On Mother’s Day, all our kids, spouses, and GKs came over for a brunch. Marian made a delicious egg casserole and cinnamon type casserole. There was something for everyone. Of course, mimosas were also included. Afterward, I rode along for…