Category Everyday Life

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…

MJ Kindergarten Graduation

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…

Timberstone MS Choir Concert

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,…

2024 Artz Family Get Together

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…

Grandson’s Exciting Moment

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…

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…