The Detroit Lions

Being born and raised in Detroit, I respect all of the professional athletes that represent my hometown. In 2024, the Tigers, Lions, Pistons and Red Wings all made it to playoffs beyond the regular season. For myself, the Detroit Lions are probably the most improved team in the City and probably in the NFL asContinue reading “The Detroit Lions”

Relaxation Evolved

Relaxation can come in many forms to relieve the stress from the day especially a job that one keeps to pay the bills but doesn’t necessarily feeds the soul. During my lifetime, I have done physical activity such as high intensity workouts from Cathe. Cooking and baking have helped as well to divert stress. InContinue reading “Relaxation Evolved”

Talkin’ Like A Sailor

Growing up near major water masses of Lake Erie and Lake Michigan with many neighbors that work in the maritime such as Captains or crew on freighters plus the Coast Guard nearby, the term, “talking like a sailor” refers to the colorful language that is found on the watercraft of swearing. Truthfully, to give upContinue reading “Talkin’ Like A Sailor”

The Last Family Trip

The year before that I was to be married, my parents decided to plan the trip of all trips to Honolulu Hawaii over Christmas vacation in 1986. My brother was living in Houston while the rest of the family resided in Michigan. Our trip began at DTW (Detroit Wayne) airport with a layover in DenverContinue reading “The Last Family Trip”

Stronger

”What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger stand a little taller..” lyrics from the song, “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson which has become my anthem during challenging times. My friendship with a person who I met at work in west Michigan who moved there from Vermont to find a husband. Initially, we hit off as friendsContinue reading “Stronger”