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A Classic Wargame

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…

Family Skate Night Fun

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…

Glorious Mother’s Day

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…

MJ Graduation

Been way too long since I posted. Recently, our grandson, Michael (MJ), finished preschool. They held a ceremony at the local Maumee Indoor Theatre. Below is a pic of the proud parents, Mike, my son, and his wife, Rhonda. Then…

A Fun Night of Many to Come

I recently took in a local high school basketball game with my son, Mike, and his son, MJ. It’s the first time we’ve done this and I hope to make it a regular affair. Mike lives in Whitehouse, which is…

A Lion of a Day

I have to share my wonderful day on Nov 4th. In late October, my son-in-law, Dave, informed me that I was being treated to a Lions football game on Dec. 4th as a belated birthday present. Besides Dave, my son…

Nice Afternoon Walk

A couple of weeks ago, Marian said let’s go for a walk. Usually, she goes to Sidecut Park, since it’s so close. But I suggested let’s try Oak Openings. It’s probably the oldest park in our Metroparks system. When we…

More 2022 Glass City Fun

I just finished hosting the 7th Glass City APBA Baseball Tournament. You can read a recap here. That day is certainly a highlight for me, but I am going to tell about another tradition that exists due to the regional…

My Chicagoland – 2022

On Friday, July 22nd, David Dawn and I hopped in my car and headed for the NW side of Chicago, Rosemont to be precise, to participate in the 2022 Chicagoland APBA Baseball Tournament, directed by Rob Spatz. We arrived around…