My recent roadtrip for a wonderful weekend stay at a farm in Stockholm, Wisconsin makes me wonder if anyone has ever toured the United States by visiting just general stores. The Stockholm Pie and General Store in the quaint village of Stockholm is worth a visit if you're ever within a few hundred miles. Wisconsin is a beautiful state. Much more hilly than I remember from past visits. Maybe because this trip was in the middle of winter and the hills are covered with snow and appear prominent and Read more [...]

We need to laugh more! This may be the understatement of the pandemic. Long story, but I somehow landed on a very funny stand-up comedian, David A. Arnold, and found out that he would be playing just across the bay at Laugh Boston. (I've already done a 5 Heart Rating on this hilarious comic!) So though the pandemic was still in full swing, protocol was in place at the venue and we ventured out for our very first event at a public venue since early 2020, like many of you, I'm sure. I've been to Read more [...]

We happened upon Sisters of Arnarchy Ice Cream when visiting (another 5 Heart Rating) a local cider producer, Downeast Cider House, on Boston Bay. LIterally on the water. It was a beautiful summer day, perfect for an ice cold cider and even better for some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Maybe the best. (Keeping in mind I am originally from the Quad-Cities where Whitey's Ice Cream originates and is found on many of the world's best ice cream lists.) Like Whitey's, Sisters of Anarchy, in Read more [...]

It's a rare occasion I am surprised. By anyone or anything. The MakeUp Eraser surprised me. Shocked would be a better word. My daughter is really into taking care of her skin. I've learned a lot from her. She won't put anything on her face that isn't completely natural and will only use product that is environmentally safe and packaged as such. So when she gave me a MakeUp Eraser and told me that all I have to do is wipe my face with the cloth soaked in warm water to removed mascara, eyeliner, Read more [...]

UPDATE: It is with great sadness to say that David suddenly passed recently. My sincere condolences and appreciation to his family that so generously shared him with the world. The life of a stand-up is not easy. And I’m certain there were many sacrifices made by his beautiful wife and children so that he could bring laughter to many. I am so grateful we got to see him.    I've seen my fair share of stand-up. Mostly at intimate venues such as Laugh Boston where we saw David A. Arnold. Read more [...]