Wendi's Weekend Trips & Whatnot

Travel. Food. Fun.

Holcomb’s Popcorn, Nuts & Ice Cream Now in Wooster

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On the Saturday of my birthday week, my husband, Bobby, introduced me to a new ice cream place in Wooster.  This was not an official birthday celebration event, as both he and I were done celebrating. He was done on Thursday night; I was done on Saturday morning. However, whenever ice cream is involved, I really don't need a reason to get it. I think ice cream is one of the main food groups, at least it is in my house and chocolate is another! Holcomb's Classics Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts, … [Read more...]

Establishing Strong Family Roots with the ‘Greats’

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When my sister, Sonni's, kids were children, my husband, Bobby, and I lived over three hours away from them. That meant we didn't get many opportunities to see them, let alone be a part of their lives. (The same is true about Bobby's sister's kids, only they were in Massachusetts, much farther away.) When Sonni's kids grew up, they moved away from Northeast Ohio, which further complicated things. Then, our oldest niece, Ashley, moved to Columbus and more recently to Lodi. While her move might be … [Read more...]

‘Week of Wendi’ Wraps Up… Almost 

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I have been celebrating my birthday for a week for more than half my life. (Wow! Does that make me feel old.) Each year it is fun to try to figure out ways to make it different or memorable. This year was no different. Thanks to my wonderful husband, Bobby, who is so kind and generous, I might have gotten really spoiled ... again. Here are the things that I have done to celebrate this year. C.W. Burgerstein Wings -- I don't really need an excuse to go to C.W.'s for wings, but my … [Read more...]

Michael Sonata: You’ll Swear He is Ol’ Blue Eyes Himself

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When I happened upon the Boomer magazine in the entryway of Akron General Hospital in May, I had no idea what I stumbled upon. The magazine is geared to the Boomers in North East Ohio. (Boomers, in case you don't know, is a defined age group of people born between 1947 and 1962 -- or so.) I am not a boomer, but my husband is! I found the magazine interesting and informative. It also led me to discover a place called The Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, … [Read more...]

Spend a Few Minutes With Frank (Sinatra Impersonator)

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I celebrate my birthday for a week, and while there have been a couple events already, Friday was the big kick off to my annual birthday week. Joined by my husband, Bobby, and my parents, Bud and Dolores Breese, we went to the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland to watch Michael Sonata, a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Michael and his band were terrific. It is late on Friday; we just got home, and I wanted to give you a taste of a wonderful concert. Check out the video below of "New York, New York," … [Read more...]