Category Archives: Nostalgia

Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Stella

A repeat post, updated – hope you don’t mind. If you’re like me, you may not even remember it from last  year.So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Stella

One of a few things that I remember from kindergarten is learning this song for Thanksgiving. The other two are making clay snakes, and napping on the rug that my mother knit for me.

Posted in Holidays, Music, Nostalgia | 15 Comments

Today in history – The Spruce Goose!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Stella

Tara Ross On this day in 1947, the “Spruce Goose” flies for the first and only time. With a wingspan of 320 feet, it remains the largest airplane to ever take to the sky. Did you know that the largest … Continue reading →

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Southeast Michigan’s Premier Event – 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Stella

Today is the 24nd 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! More than a … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Nostalgia, The Culture, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Learning to drive in the 1960’s

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Stella

To be perfectly honest, I first drove a car before I learned to drive. How is that? Well, my uncle Ross had an old Chevy with a 3-on-the-tree at my Aunt Anna’s farm (our family farm), and somehow (the memory … Continue reading →

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Aretha Franklin is dead at age 76

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Stella

Aretha has passed today at her home in Detroit of advanced pancreatic cancer. Her death is not unexpected, although her family has kept the news fairly quiet. She is part of the music of my youth, especially as a Detroit … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Music, News, Nostalgia | 3 Comments

Growing Up In the 1950’s

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Stella

My earliest memories are of life in the early Detroit suburbs, a time when families were moving out of the city into the country.  So it was with our family.  My Aunt and Uncle and their sons had bought some … Continue reading →

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Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Stella

An oldie but goodie. Enjoy! In honor of my wedding anniversary (51 years ago, but who is counting?) Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so this … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

“Trump can’t win”

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Stella

I needed a good laugh this morning. How about you? He who laughs last, laughs best.

Posted in Government, Humor, Nostalgia, Politics | 1 Comment

Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Stella

Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend! Over the next few months there will be lots of get-togethers; picnics, reunions, graduations and other types of potluck events. What are your favorite summer dishes? Last year about this time, our friend Menagerie said … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Nostalgia, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 15 Comments