Entertain Movie Buff December 29, 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, I must admit, I have turned into a “movie buff”. Why not? Movies are entertaining and millions upon millions of dollars are spent creating them and we have the luxury to sit back and watch all those years of work for a mere 10 dollars and 2 hours of...

The Joy of Christmas Cards December 24, 2013 in Entertain, Family, Traditions

A funny thing happened in the evolution of Christmas cards. Cards became photos. Photos made the cards more interesting and personal. Children grow up right before our eyes year and year.  No doubt about it, I am a fan of the photo Christmas card....

Ladies Brunch December 22, 2013 in Entertain, Traditions

  Oh the joy of being invited to a ladies brunch. Quiche. Sausage. Fruit. Salad. Pastry Assortment. Sparkling Water. Champagne. Even little dishes of almonds and mints scattered around the table. Coffee and conversation. Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch usually served in...

Christmas Collections December 14, 2013 in Dogs, Entertain, Traditions

Oh, the nutcrackers! Oh, the stockings that are hung! Oh, the villages and trees! Oh, the Oreo cookie tins! Oh, the mantle places! Discovering all the traditions out there has been such a treat. It is so much fun to see what goes on...

Time to Unwrap the Poodles December 13, 2013 in poodle, Traditions

I’m having fun inviting myself over to different houses to see what the heck people collect at Christmas. Stay tuned! It will be my next blog. Traditions give our family some uniqueness and comfort. I mean, who doesn’t live for the continuation of craziness...

Our Lady of Seneca Street December 8, 2013 in Faith

You can see how playwright Tom Dudzick let his imagination go wild over a simple shrine dedicated to the Blessed Mother on Seneca Street in Buffalo. He wrote and directed a play called “Miracle On South Division Street” that is showing now at the...

Pete Brings The Cup Home December 2, 2013 in Family

  It must be a great feeling to come home and be able to share your joy and success with your hometown. We were all feeling the love when Pete Hassen, the Senior Executive Director of Marketing for the Chicago Black Hawks shared the excitement...

Little Things Mean A Lot December 1, 2013 in Entertain, Fall, Family

You may remember how Evan likes to make his own peanut butter. That’s not it.  A few weeks back, Evan decided to make chili for Sunday night gatherings. He chops and dices and opens cans and gets it all simmering in the crock pots...