Two weeks ago I shared a memory of me taking my own sweet time walking home in the rain when we lived in our Mount Airy home, a neighborhood in Cincinnati. Came upon a photo of the three of us - left to right - Ron, Gin and me on the patio of that home. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Me, Ron and Gin at our Mount Airy home…
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day
I have no idea why people with dogs just love to dress them up. And not just for Halloween. For any and every occasion. You would think they would get resentful or tired of the practice but for the most part, they seem to play along. Do you ever see a dog try to force … Continue reading National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Stickers Day
This is the third of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... I will not be reflecting on the cute and profitable practice of little children collecting and pasting unicorn stickers into even more profitable sticker books or even gluing … Continue reading National Stickers Day
National Marzipan Day
This is the second of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... My father loved marzipan and when he let me sample one, I fell in love with it as well. Over the years it served as a perfect Christmas … Continue reading National Marzipan Day
National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
This is the first of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... Not sure which interest this National Day serves but it prompts a memory of a rainy day when I was probably in about second grade. We lived in … Continue reading National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
Welcome Introverts, this is your day…
Today is January 2 and is actually World Introvert Day. Count me in. Whereas some people attribute anti-social and stunted people skills to introverts, I view it as quite the opposite. In today's social media show-off culture and aggressive oversharing, some of us are quite comfortable in our own skin and don't need the constant … Continue reading Welcome Introverts, this is your day…
Happy Fathers Day to all and especially my Dad
I've already written many times about my Father on Fathers Day and how I miss him. Hope you celebrate your dad today and everyday and cherish him if he is still with you. This is still my favorite picture of me and my dad. It was taken several decades ago. As always you can find … Continue reading Happy Fathers Day to all and especially my Dad
Throwback Thursday – All our Dads
This weekend is Father's Day and I thought I would show a great photo from my family. From left to right is my father, Todd; his brother, my Uncle Jack; and his brother, my Uncle Reed. Unfortunately for my family, they have all passed. But for those who knew and loved them, you can recognize … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – All our Dads
Throwback Thursday – My father would have been 85 today
My father died far too young, taken by his addiction to nicotine and cigarettes. I miss him a lot and thought I would dredge up two nice photos from the past. Below are photos of my father in 1938 and me in 1960. Both enjoying the sun on a blanket on the lawn. Happy Birthday … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – My father would have been 85 today
Throwback Thursday – a long ago family Cincinnati Reds game as their 2022 Campaign is launched!
If you read this blog at all regularly you already know my life long love of the Cincinnati Reds. Though delayed, the Reds will open their season in Atlanta tonight. It is only the third time since 1890 that the Reds have not opened the season in Cincinnati. The last time that happened was in … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – a long ago family Cincinnati Reds game as their 2022 Campaign is launched!
Throwback Thursday – A bicycle made for three
For today's Throwback Thursday, a bicycle made for three. The year is 1942 and the riders are, from left to right, my dad (Todd), his brother (my Uncle Reed), and their cousin (my Uncle Hutch). Todd and Hutch were about the same age (here about three or four I'm guessing) but my Uncle Reed was … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – A bicycle made for three
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #7 – Hudepohl Beer and the source of the “Who Dey” chant
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #7 – Hudepohl Beer and the source of the “Who Dey” chant
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #6 – Cincinnati Style Chili (with a call out to National Peppermint Patty Day)
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #6 – Cincinnati Style Chili (with a call out to National Peppermint Patty Day)
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #5 – Montgomery Inn Ribs
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #5 – Montgomery Inn Ribs
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #4 and a tie in to National Pizza Day! – La Rosa’s Pizza
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #4 and a tie in to National Pizza Day! – La Rosa’s Pizza
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #3 – Goetta
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #3 – Goetta
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #2 Graeter’s Ice Cream
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #2 Graeter’s Ice Cream
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #1 Grippo’s Snack Foods
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #1 Grippo’s Snack Foods
Throwback Thursday – Don’t Throw Me Back!
Continuing my march into the past we come upon this odd old photo: Yep, that's me in that receptacle. Was it an attempt to dispose of me? Was it a crazy idea for a new play pen? Perhaps I was into too many things while they were busy with other things? Also possible, as a … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Don’t Throw Me Back!
Merry Florida Christmas
As you might imagine, Christmas in Florida is a little bit different. We'll have no snow but lots of fun and maybe a special sleigh ride through the swamps. As a matter of fact, with my recent quarantine beard growth I just might be able to play the role of Santa if I keep this … Continue reading Merry Florida Christmas
Throwback Thursday – my gift to Grandma 50 years ago
What do you get a Grandmother who has everything? Half a century ago I was 13 years old and lived just a few blocks away from my Grandmother Thinnes in Cincinnati, Ohio. I cut her yard and did other things around her house and she would pay me a few bucks and make me one … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – my gift to Grandma 50 years ago
Throwback Thursday – A coming birthday for my brother
For this week's Throwback Thursday I am wishing a Happy Birthday (coming this weekend) to my favorite (and only) brother. He is a fabulous person and quite literally a life saver. Not only is he a great guy he has always had good taste. Below you will find a photo of him proudly standing on … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – A coming birthday for my brother
Throwback Thursday – an Early Christmas
As we hurry headlong into the Christmas Season, how about a throwback to a Christmas Past? The photo is marked 1960 but I think I look a little older. In any case, it is probably a typical Christmas wish for that time period. My only question is why am I barefoot? Did boots not come … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – an Early Christmas
Throwback Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
I've only been doing Throwback Thursdays on a regular basis for less than a year. Since Thanksgiving always falls on a Thursday, you can be sure I will have to mount many of these entries over the coming years. Luckily Thanksgiving means a gathering of families and lots of photos along the way. I hope … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
National Tie One On Day
Nope, this is not what you're thinking. Drinking to oblivion comes after the Thanksgiving Holiday from listening to your crazy relative explain all their political conspiracy theories to you over the turkey dinner. National Tie One On Day is all about helping out with the coming feast. Tie on your apron, roll up your sleeves … Continue reading National Tie One On Day
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