Category Archives: Hobbies & General Interest

Gift Week, Day Two – Stockings and Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Stella
Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Stella

So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who don’t fall into the usual categories of family and friends – coworkers, my kid’s teachers, friends from church – but couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 35 Comments

Is it Christmas yet?

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Stella

Now that we’ve all enjoyed our Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s time to start – or at least plan – the Christmas decorations.  As the years pass, I spend less time and effort decorating my house, but I still do the basics … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 60 Comments

Extreme Sheepherding

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Stella

Oldie, but goodie One of my all-time favorite videos!  

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Humor, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Words, Terms and Slang learned from British Television

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Stella

I admit to being a devotee of British dramas, mysteries, and comedies, and occasionally I come across a term that I don’t understand, and have to look it up. Lately, I’ve been watching Downton Abbey, Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Humor, The Culture, Uncategorized | 35 Comments

Focus on Southeast Michigan – 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Stella

Today is the 22nd annual Woodward Dream Cruise, billed as the world’s largest classic car event.  It takes place in my back yard. Well, to be exact, it’s about 1/2 a block away from my front yard! 1.5 million people … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, The Culture, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Summer Family Specialties

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Stella

Since it’s a time for family reunions, picnics and barbecues (and Labor Day is just around the corner), it seems like a good time to trade our favorite summer recipes.

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Recipes | 30 Comments

The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports – Derby Day 2016

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Stella

2016 Kentucky Derby facts: When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 Post time: 6:34 p.m. (Eastern) TV: Kentucky Derby undercard: 12-4 p.m, NBC Kentucky Derby coverage: 4-7 p.m., NBC Livestream: NBC Sports Live Extra

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, The Culture, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Easter Recipe Post

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Stella

Okay, all of you readers with “stellar” talents, now is the time to share your favorite recipes – especially those you would make for Easter celebrations, but any others that you would like to share. Menagerie says: I’m on an … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Recipes, Uncategorized | 44 Comments

The Last Great Race On Earth – Update!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Stella

MARCH 9: SEE THE COMMENTS SECTION FOR UPDATES FROM THE TUNDRA PA! UPDATE FROM THE TUNDRA PA, MARCH 7, 2016: Good morning Stellar Friends! Time for an Iditarod update. I did not get anything written yesterday due to a heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hobbies & General Interest, Uncategorized | 54 Comments