1secondaday, Celebrations, Chautauqua Institute, Faith, Family, Memories, Travel One Second A Day April 9, 2022 to April 9, 2023 April 11, 2023

Featured Video Play Icon Life goes by so fast and I don’t want to forget a single second. Follow along as I enjoy all the blessings each day brings. Grandchildren, weddings, babies, chip and dip, dog walks and everyday life with my husband. Vacations to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone. The 4th of July in NYC and a trip...

Happy Birthday Dear Andy November 12, 2019 in Faith, Family, Fitness, Memories, Travel, Uncategorized

You know when you get a new calendar you always add important birthdays of your family and closest friends that you have memorized. When I flipped to the month of November I always added “Andy’s Birthday” on the 12th.  Andy is Evan and Cinny’s...

Come Along to Silobration in Waco, Texas November 7, 2019 in Faith, Fall, Family, Travel

It took me this long to go to Texas. Thank you Know How Tours https://www.knowhowtours.com who put together an incredible trip to witness the “spin off” sensation of Chip and Johanna Gaines in Waco. We were there during their annual Silobration and this was...

Hey Pretty Bride February 7, 2019 in Family, Travel, Wedding

We were fortunate enough to attend a beautiful Catholic wedding ceremony in the amazing city of Nashville, Tennessee in September of 2018. Come along and enjoy. The handsome groom just happens to be my nephew. When you attend such a beautiful wedding you can’t...

Buffalo Catholic Education Dinner February 6, 2018 in Faith, Family

Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville, NY is having a school mass for our beloved daughter Natalie Lewis. The principal handed me the mass card at Gala 22:6 the Catholic Education Celebration for the Buffalo Diocese Feb. 1, 2018. The School mass will be held...

A look back at 2017 December 30, 2017 in Faith, Family

As we get ready to ring in a New Year – 2018, it’s easy to say, where has the year gone? Did I even accomplish anything? I know I wanted to organize more, entertain more and clear the house out of things that don’t...

Bigger than the Story December 14, 2017 in Faith, Family

        This past weekend I was fortunate to lead tours to both Seneca Falls and Skaneatelas in the Finger Lakes.  One town featured “It’s A Wonderful Life” festival and one featured “Charles Dickens Christmas.” This post is to show appreciation for...

Quick Tour of Vermont & New Hampshire October 14, 2017 in Faith, Family

       There are several reasons that I really enjoy being a tour hostess. The obvious of course is to experience new places. You expand your horizons. Your perspective changes. Yet it goes further.   *Please enjoy the video of our trip to...

Hello Again Olean September 25, 2017 in Faith, Fall, Family, Traditions

     It seems more and more that grandparents play essential roles in the lives of their grandchildren. Kids need the stability, calmness and a place to escape from the pressures of the busyness of this world. Even in the 1960’s and 1970’s when...

Let’s Go To Pittsburgh September 5, 2017 in Faith, Family, Travel

      Come along and join us as we visit Pittsburgh for two days over Labor Day weekend 2017. The best pancakes I have ever had in my life, and I have had my share- believe me- is at Pamela’s Diner. You gotta...