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Two of my favorite things!

A great restaurant! My first French 75 cocktail but definitely not my last one!

An interesting place with interesting cocktails! Check it out at tikiunderground.com.

What a lovely thing o do ! Someone randomly left this small statue of Jesus along a trail that we hiked! It was only about 1 1/2 inches high but it caught your eye!q

Great entertainment by Vegas Reunion Band on a slightly wet Sunday evening at Buhl Park in Sharon, PA.

Last night my moonflower plant got 10 new flowers. The flowers are large and beautiful and they open during the night and only last for one day!

The Seven Wonders, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, played to a packed house at Riverside Park Amphitheater in Greenville, PA on Monday night. They were fabulous!

Dusty Roads entertained at Riverfest in East Brady, Pa. on Friday night!

An Eagles Tribute Band! Last Sunday night at Buhl Park!

A beautiful cake for a beautiful life!!!

Happy Father’s Day to all of the awesome Dad’s out there!!!

Enjoy your favorite martini today! My vote is for chocolate martini! Enjoy!!!

Yum Yum

National Cancer Survivor’s Day is a day dedicated to the strength, resilience and triumph of individuals who have survived cancer! I know many of these brave, strong people and I celebrate with them today!

Strawberry/ Brown Cow twist! Marshmallow Sundae with Chocolate ice cream! Yummy!

Combine champagne and any kind of juice and enjoy!!

It isn’t the big pleasures that count the most; it’s making a great deal out of the little ones. I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. There is only one real deprivation….and that is not to be able to gives one’s…

My lilacs are in bloom!!!

”Sacred space and sacred time and something joyous to do is all we need. Almost anything then becomes continuous and increasing joy.” Joseph Campbell

Gratitude is a twofold love – love coming to visit us, and love running out to greet a welcome guest. Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you. Friendships begin with liking or gratitude. Let us be grateful to…

”There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein

”The three grand essentials to happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Joseph Addison ”Happiness is not a possession to be prized. It is a quality of thought, a state of mind.” Daphne Du Maurier ”Work and live to serve others, to leave the world a little better than…

Hank’s Frozen Custard is open in Conneaut Lake, Pa. Delicious!!

Don’t forget to watch the solar eclipse today!

Love of music brought a crowd together last night to see and hear the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and as always it was very entertaining. The performance last night was the conclusion of their 95th season. Already looking forward to next season.

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all of your heart. If you can, show them a better way. If you cannot, remember this is why you have the gift of kindness. When you arise in the morning think of…

“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.” Eleanor Roosevelt ”You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln ”A fool thinks himself wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.” William Shakespeare ”The human race has one really effective…

I recently had a Grasshopper Cocktail for the first time and it was delicious. Here’s the recipe: 1 oz crème de menthe 1 oz crème de cocao 1 oz whipping cream Shake briskly in a cocktail shaker with ice and pour into a chilled glass. Enjoy!

Have some fun with this one!!!

Spring is here! Finally!!

Sandwiched or open faced, sloppy joe is always a treat! Enjoy one today!

Crocuses are one of the first signs of spring! I have several bunches of them through my yard. Spring is just around the corner!

March 3 is a perfect day to spread your joy to others. By bringing joy to others you increase your happiness!“Life laughs at you when you are unhappy; Life smiles at you when you are happy; But life salutes you when you make others happy!” Charlie Chaplin

A lovely dinner at the Gulfstream Cafe. The place is noted for their view of beautiful sunsets. Unfortunately, the night we were there, it was too cloudy to see the beautiful sunset. Still enjoyed a lovely meal with good company! Food was great!

I found this perfect, beautiful shell a couple of days ago. It was about 4 inches long. The only problem was that it was home to a live creature. I took these pictures of it then returned it to the ocean. Isn’t it beautiful?

The Myrtle Beach Skywheel is 187 feet high. It is located on the boardwalk in beautiful downtown Myrtle Beach. It has 42 glass enclosed, temperature controlled gondolas. It is just one of the fun things to do there.

A Seagull convention on Shore Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Dinner at Bimini’s. People in our party had oysters, salmon, shrimp tacos. I had a cheeseburger! Nice local restaurant.

I enjoyed seeing these 2 extremely talented guys play the piano and sing at Calli Baker Firehouse in Myrtle Beach!

”Forgiveness is a strange thing. It can sometimes be easier to forgive your enemies than your friend. It can be hardest of all to forgive the people we love.” Fred Rodgers ”Forgiving isn’t something you do for someone else. It’s something you do for yourself. It’s saying ‘You are not important enough to have a…

Happiness! I’m Tall!

Had my first experience with music bingo! They play songs instead of calling numbers. It is a lot of fun! Check and see if there is a music bingo event near you.

WILL HE OR WON’T HE?? Either way we are looking at ONLY 6 more weeks of winter! That is something to celebrate!! Have a great day and think SPRING!!

Hard to believe that it is February already! One month of 2024 is gone. Hope you all had a fabulous month and that you have fun plans for February. It is leap year so we get an extra day this year. Wishing you a month full of fun and pleasant surprises!!

This is a yearly event on the beach by Ocean Annie’s. It was 70 degrees that day but the water was very cold. I was an observer, not a participant! The amphibian rescue vehicle drew a lot of attention.

National Puzzle Day is not just to celebrate jigsaw puzzles. It is to celebrate all brain teasers. Sudoku, crossword puzzles, Wordle, and Quordle, to name a few. I always encourage you to use your brain every day on some sort of puzzles just to keep your brain exercised. Keep up the good work!

Yesterday the ocean was angry and had lots of sea foam!!

Blend together in a blender and refrigerate. Can add 4 eggs but is good either way. You can drink this alone or add it to your coffee with a dollop of whipped cream for an Irish coffee. I have been making this for years. The recipe came from my daughter’s friend, who is from Ireland.…

From the Pittsburgh zoo!

Check out this video on YouTube: This is my first movie recommendation. It was released at Christmas. Saw it yesterday and highly recommend it!

”You will never get more out of life than what you expect.” Bruce Lee ”The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, but even better to come back.” Wendy Winder ”Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson ”From our first babbling to our last words, we make but…

A burger at Joe’s Hamburgers is always a good experience. We particularly liked the warning on the bottom of the drinks menu!

I may have used this one before but it is worth repeating. MAKE EVERY DAY AMAZING!!!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=o7JNPb-1CJo%3Fsi%3D8DqodtbtZdPIzzxt This video on YouTube is fun to watch! Click on the URL above to watch it. Don’t forget to “Like It” while you are there.

If you are looking for my January 2 posting, it accidentally got posted in the December 24 spot. It is the Overlook Trail posting. Apparently they changed the way things get posted in the new year and I have not figured it all out yet. Bear with me for the next few days while I…

Happy New Year everyone! I have been posting something every day for 1 year! I am committed to doing this for another year. Wishing everyone a blessed new year in 2024! If you have any ideas for my blog posts, let me know!

New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration. Many people go out for the evening or host a party. Others prefer to see the new year in at home alone. It is a time to write New Year resolutions and set goals for the coming year. Whatever you choose to do, I wish you a…

Omelet, Yukon potatoes and a custom made Bloody Mary from the Bloody Mary bar! Brunch at The Burntwood Tavern at Cuyahoga Falls was fun and delicious! I was captivated by the Bloody Mary bar and had to create one. The bar had extensive choices and the Bloody Mary was delicious. From out table I had…

Two of my favorite things, card playing and chocolate candy, celebrated on the same day!! Have fun with both activities today!!!

Christmas in Cuyahoga Falls is like a Hallmark Christmas Movie! I missed most of the festivities but they had the tree lighting with the carolers, hot chocolate, etc. They have ice skating, and decorated parking meters. This Santa parking meter is impressive. We also had ice cream at Pav’s Creamery. The picture has Christmas and…

I have made these Christmas coffee cakes for at least 40 years. I cheat and use apricot filling that I buy at an Amish store. Or you can use any filling that you want. I like date filled ones too. And this year I didn’t have any maraschino cherries but I normally do decorate with…

Don’t forget the reason for the season! Have an awesome Christmas!!

Walking the Overlook Trail at Cuyahoga Falls on Christmas Eve we saw several decorated trees along the trail. From the overlook you can see the horseshoe curve in the Cuyahoga river. It is a lovely short trail!

Wishing everyone a magical Christmas Eve!!

For an interesting experience go to the HiHo Brewery in Cuyahoga Falls , Ohio. Unusual craft beers and wood fire pizzas. Pictured are pepperoni pizza and Hot Honey pizza made with Akron Honey habernero honey. Delicious!!!

December 22nd is the shortest day of the year. I am always happy to see it because it means the days will start being longer everyday. 3 months of winter will be gone before we know it! Already looking forward to spring! Blessings!!

Last night’s symphony was very enjoyable. Greenville Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating their 95th season. Plan on taking in a concert in February or April.

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. The best way to cheer yourself…

Yum yum!!!! Visit your local bakery today!!!! Or, better yet, make some awesome pastries!!!

Time to start baking those Christmas cookies!

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. The secret to getting ahead is getting started. Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the…

Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself. The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you would rather not. I am an old man and have known many troubles, but most…

Yummy!!!!