You know how someone says you have green thumb when you garden well? Well, whatever the term they use for someone who has natural artistic ability would not be an adjective to describe my painting skills. However, even being artistically challenged, Erin from True Colors Art Studio, has a knack of not only helping you paint, but also feel like you could give Monet, Rembrandt or Picasso a run for their money. I should know, because she did that for me! I had the opportunity to meet Erin … [Read more...]
Owney Discovers a New Gem: Killbuck Lakes
You know, I'm a pretty lucky dog. I get to go for walks in all kinds of places. I've walked on plenty of trails in Wayne County and even the fairground a few times. I've traveled with my family to places as far as Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Yet in recent months I have basically stayed local to Wooster. But my mom and creator of this blog, Wendi, has had in her head for the past several weeks that she needed to go by a lake or something. She had suggested to my dad, Bobby, that a trip to … [Read more...]
My Tribute to Mr. Carasea: The Band Director Who Shaped My Life
I received sad news on July 11, 2019. That is the day I heard that Mr. Gerald Carasea, or Mr. C as his students' affectionately called him, passed away at the age of 68. I graduated from Cloverleaf High School over 30 years ago, but I remember fondly my time as a "band rat" under the tutelage of Mr. C. I have so many memories of Mr. Carasea. He was an inspiring person. He taught me the fundamentals of playing the trumpet when I was in fifth grade. He overlooked the fact that I forged … [Read more...]
Wendi’s 50th Birthday Bash was … Legendary!
I have been celebrating my birthday for a week for almost 30 years. I started it because my birthday was never as great as I built it up in my mind. However, when Bobby, my husband, came into my life, he took the celebrating up another notch. He has done so many amazing things for my birthday, I wondered how he would top them when the Big 5-0 came around. I shouldn't have worried, because the week has only just begun and it has been amazing so far! Bobby decided to throw a birthday party … [Read more...]
Bobby’s Birthday Bash Takes Detour
December 7 is known as the "date that will live in infamy" due the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which catapulted the United States into World War II. It is a date that is remembered every year in the Warren household, as well. Not because of the tragedy in Hawaii, but because it is also the birthday of my husband, Bobby. (Although the two events didn't occur in the same year -- that would be gross to marry someone that much older than me!) However, both events are remembered with traditions. … [Read more...]