Soup of the Day: Steve’s Deli Mish Mash Soup (chicken noodle, matzo ball, kreplach, rice & carrots) Book of the Day: The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer Coffee of the Day: Proving Grounds Coffee Rose White Mocha Latte – Made with White Chocolate Sauce and Home-Made Rose Syrup, Topped … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Manatee Gourmet Coffee Cinnamon Sticky Bun (Manatee Coffee regularly donates to trusted organizations that support manatees and their habitats). iPhone (Hipstamatic) Steps: 11,223 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Honcho Coffee – Region: Mexico Cristal; Varietal: Bourbon, Typica; Process: Washed; Notes: Mild Almond and Cocoa Flavors with Balanced Acidity Movie of the Day: American Fiction Nikon/iPhone Steps: 10,181 | Continue reading
The week was all about the sky and coffee. The wonderful sunrise photo is the first shared on this blog taken by my mom. I had missed a gorgeous sunrise the morning before and while taking my mom to the doctor I told her she needed to capture the amazing sunrise through the car w … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. – Banana Nut Bread Coffee Bread of the Day: Banana Nut Bread Documentary of the Day: Live To 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones iPhone (Hipstamatic) Steps: 7,849 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Magnum Exotics Traverse City Cherry TV Series of the Day: Chicago P.D. (Season 11) iPhone (Hipstamatic) Steps: 10,613 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. – Leelanau Cherry Coffee Mug of the Day: HAUSER Cookie of the Day: Cherry White Chocolate Chip Book of the Day: The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer Steps: 10,152 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Magnum Exotics Traverse City Cherry iPhone (Snapseed) Movie of the Day: Rustin Steps: 6,901 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Magnum Exotics Traverse City Cherry Podcast of the Day: Chinwag with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma Movie of the Day: Anatomy of a Fall Nikon/iPhone Steps: 12,324 | Continue reading
It’s wonderful to close the door on January and the disappointing end to the football season without a Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions Super Bowl. Luckily February will be filled with plenty of Oscar nominated movies, hockey and college basketball games to help me forget I’m wait … | Continue reading
TV Series of the Day: Northern Exposure – Currently streaming on Prime Video Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Magnum Exotics Traverse City Cherry Nikon/iPhone Steps: 8,429 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Freshly ground home brewed Magnum Exotics Traverse City Cherry coffee Movie of the Day: Wonka Nikon/iPhone Steps: 6,990 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Home Brewed Lavazza Espresso Movie of the Day: Maestro iPhone (Hipstamatic) Steps: 7,477 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Home Brewed Lavazza Espresso iPhone: Hipstamatic/Snapseed Steps: 11,008 | Continue reading
Snack of the Day: M Street Baking Company Cupcakes Game of the Day: Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Wine of the Day: TV Series of the Day: The Brothers Sun iPhone (Hipstamatic) Steps: 7,521 | Continue reading
Milkshake of the Day: M Street Baking Co. Over the Top Milkshakes – (Dan Campbell/Detroit Lions) iPhone (Hipstamatic) Movie of the Day: Nyad Steps: 6,006 | Continue reading
The weather…Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions…the Buffalo Bills…Oscar Nominations…New Hampshire and the depressing news from another primary state…Jon Stewart returning as part-time host of The Daily Show…cardinal singing on a foggy winter morning…Jim Harbaugh leaving the Michig … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Cosmic Chai Tea Latte (double shot espresso) Dance of the Day: Two Step – Urban Cowboy iPhone (Hipstamatic) Steps: 9,120 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Home brewed because of snow, ice, sleet, rain, fog… Movie of the Day: Migration – Official Trailer Nikon/iPhone Exercise of the Day: Exercise bike (14 miles)/Steps (8,182)… | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Cosmic Chai Tea Latte (double shot espresso) Song of the Day: Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott – The Swan (Saint-Saëns) Nikon/iPhone (Snapseed) Steps: 5,303 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) Game of the Day: Detroit Lions defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to advance to the NFC Championship Nikon/iPhone Steps: 7,030 | Continue reading
Song of the Day: Lady – Little River Band – “Feel for the winter, but don’t have a cold heart” Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) iPhone Steps: 9,313… | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) Nikon/iPhone TV Series of the Day: Reacher – Season 2 Finale Steps: 7,528 | Continue reading
After a week of winter storms and dangerously cold temperatures, it’s hard to imagine we just had waves on the lake last Friday. The swans are also trying to figure out how things could change so drastically after the mild beginning to winter while the little birds have adapted r … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Brighton Coffee House Butterscotch Caramel Latte iPhone: Hipstamatic Steps: 9,601 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) iPhone: Hipstamatic/Snapseed TV Series of the Day: Criminal Record Steps: 6,670 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Blonde Espresso Double) iPhone: Hipstamatic Exercise of the Day: Steps (8,682)/Exercise Bike (11.50 miles) | Continue reading
The little birds had the bird feeders all to themselves during the winter storm as the squirrel posse refused to leave their nests and the turkeys found it exhausting trying to walk through the snow. It was wonderful to watch the juncos, chickadees and cardinals have a blast befo … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Home brewed thanks to the generator iPhone: Hipstamatic Steps: 9,484 | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Salted Sweet Tooth Latte (extra shot) iPhone: Hipstamatic Steps: 5,803 | Continue reading
It looks like everyone is waiting and wondering what is in store for us with the arrival of today’s winter storm of snow, rain and high winds. Hopefully there will be a chance to run out for a latte before the storm hits. Luckily there is a great weekend of NFL playoff games and … | Continue reading
It was actually a few snow hours and then a slush day and I’m now a believer in buying a snowman instead of making one (the chickadees agree). Did not take me long to have my first fall of the season, went out to fill the bird feeders and before I knew it I was […] | Continue reading
Music of the Day: HAUSER – Sway on Vinyl iPhone App: Hipstamatic Podcasts of the Day: NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour (The Brothers Sun); NPR’s Book of the Day (Prophet Song by Paul Lynch) Steps (5,819) | Continue reading
I want to thank everyone for the suggestions after last week’s blog about our sleepless nights due to Harper’s anxiety issues over noises. I was hoping leaving the tv and music on would help, but when that failed I researched the Color Noise Sound Machine suggestion and immediate … | Continue reading
In our old Michigan winters, by this time of the season snowmobilers would be traveling over some of our 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, our 40 ski areas would be busy with skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts would be enjoying winter festivals, ice fishing and hockey on the fr … | Continue reading
“Today, I make this sacred pledge to you. The defense, protection, and preservation of American democracy will remain, as it has been, the central cause of my presidency. America, as we begin this election year, we must be clear: Democracy is on the ballot. Your freedom is on the … | Continue reading
Song of the Day: Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (extra shot) iPhone App: Hipstamatic Exercise of the Day: Steps (5,492)/Exercise Bike (14.50 miles) | Continue reading
It was as shocking to have some sunshine yesterday as it is to realize Monday is the end of college football and it’s the final weekend of the NFL regular season. I’m never at a loss for finding some sports game to watch all year, but nothing compares to my love of football seaso … | Continue reading
I’ve lost track of how much sleep I’ve lost lately thanks to Harper, but at least she’s recovering with many power naps. Harper has always been an anxious dog and we’ve always adapted to new issues while never understanding old issues like how can you be afraid of a tiny fly and … | Continue reading
Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Salted Sweet Tooth Latte (extra shot) TV Series of the Day: Annika – Season 2 Game of the Day: Washington Capitals win over the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-3) Exercise of the Day: Steps (7,299)/Exercise Bike (15 Miles) | Continue reading
Football Game of the Day: Michigan beats Alabama 27-20 in OT thriller!! Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (extra shot) Music of the Day: Renaud Capuçon plays Memories of Me (Georges Delerue) Nikon/iPhone (Snapseed) Steps: 4,750 | Continue reading
2024 Rose Bowl – #1 Michigan Wolverines vs. #4 Alabama Crimson Tide | Continue reading
Movie of the Day: Gran Turismo Music of the Day: Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration iPhone Apps: Hipstamatic/Snapseed Steps: 8,847 | Continue reading
Santa had to travel through plenty of rain and fog to deliver presents this year. I don’t remember ever having a holiday weather week like this one that included fog advisories that lasted over 24 hours and then just normal fog and rain the rest of the week. Luckily there were ma … | Continue reading
HAUSER – Piano Concerto No. 2 (Rachmaninov) | Continue reading