I don't decorate for Christmas. I know that is almost sacrilege. I have what I would consider 5 really good reasons I don't. They are named Gracie, Buddy, Mr. Thomas, Kirby and Owney (our cats and dog). Don't get me wrong, I actually really love Christmas decorations. And one of my favorite ways to get my Christmas decoration fix is to look at other people's decorations. I am related to a couple of Christmas decorating enthusiasts. My Aunt Pam's husband Domenick decorates the house both … [Read more...]
It’s a Wonderful Life, and I’m Glad You are Here
This is a great time of year to get to watch some of my favorite movies. I enjoy Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in White Christmas. I love to watch the Muppets along with Michael Caine tell Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. Even Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer holds a special place in my heart. However, one of my most favorite Christmas movies is Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. I have watched that movie every year since I was a teenager. I can't imagine … [Read more...]
Owney: Staycation Elation
When my mom, Wendi, and my dad, Bobby, decided to spend their December vacation at home, they called it a "staycation." Being a dog, I didn't know what that meant. But after spending almost every day with them since December 3, I now know it means plenty of naps and belly rubs. You might not realize this, but I am a dog who likes predictability. I know that when Mom goes to work, I can hang out with Dad for a little while on the bed before he gets up and moving. (I think I heard them say … [Read more...]
The Best Bagels I Ever Had Came From Chelsea, Mass.
Growing up in the shadows of the Boston skyline, I developed a fondness for bagels. While I am sure my mother got us bagels, what I really remember is having the best bagels at my friend Jay's house. When I was 13 years old, my family moved out of Revere, Mass. I said good-bye to friends, and my life was set on a new path. Over the miles and over the decades, I never forgot those bagels. My friend's mom, Linda, recently connected with me on Facebook, and we "talked" about those bagels. I … [Read more...]
Not Another Pizza Post! Sì, Scusa.
Regular visitors to the blog might recall Wendi, my wife and founder of this blog, took me to 3 Palms Pizzeria & Bakery (read about it here) in Hudson, Ohio, for my birthday. At the restaurant, I was treated to a wonderful Neapolitan-style pizza, much like the kind I grew up eating in the Boston area. The pizza was so good, it inspired me to make my own. Now, Wendi and I are no strangers to making pizza at home. If I were a betting man, I would say we make pizza more often than we … [Read more...]
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