About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Tag Archives: vacation
School’s Out: The Rest of Week 3 Unfolds at Michigan Adventure
Despite a packed calendar of family, social, work and enrichment commitments, I was determined to find some free days to give our family a vacation from the usual scenery. So, after lighting up the sky with a spectacular firework display … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life
Tagged Amusement park, femily, Lake Michigan, Life, Michigan Adventure, Muskegon, Muskegon Michigan, pool, vacation, Waterpark
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School’s Out: Weeks 2 and 3
Temperatures north of the “D” have been hovering between 90 and 100 for nearly two weeks. So, most outdoor activities involve water. My kiddos have been dodging sprinklers, hot-dogging in the kiddie pool next door and taking swim lessons. Plus, … Continue reading
Bonus Post: Lyric Status Friday — Be Good to Yourself
When you can’t give no more They want it all but you gotta say no I’m turnin’ off the noise that makes me crazy Lookin’ back with no regrets To forgive is to forget I want a little piece of … Continue reading
Feeling the End-of-School Vibe
Despite my rantings on here, I am a bit stoked to admit there are only four point five days until my children break loose from school for summer vacation. I am not immune to feeling the end-of-school vibe, which started … Continue reading
The Lost Week
I confess to being stuck in scenes from a three-day, mini-vacation my family and I took during the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. It all began … Saturday, May 26 The beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron beckoned. My family and I … Continue reading
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Tagged family, Lake Huron, Memorial Day, Michigan, Port Austin Michigan, sailing, The Thumb, vacation
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16 Days ‘Til Summer Vacation
This weekend served up a preview of what awaits when summer vacation begins in 16 days. My children and I were treated to 80-degree-plus days, outdoor fun, and a firework display from some overzealous neighbors. Unlike last summer, I am … Continue reading
In the Middle of Beautiful
Quiet lake tucked away from the hurried pace of now. My Aunt Kate picked this respite and often shares her treasured spot with family and friends. What a way to spend a couple vacation days. She invited Tracy, Issa, Riff … Continue reading
Schools Out in 8.5 Days
As I write this post, I feel the warm summer breeze and I see blue skies and sunshine. Alice Cooper‘s song, Schools Out, is playing in my head. In 8.5 days school is out for Issa and Riff until September. I … Continue reading
