Monthly Archives: June 2018

Retreat Day Two

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

There we were up at Crystal Mountain this beautiful all-season resort.  I was up there as a guest while my Bride had the luxury of working.  We started the day off with a big breakfast, where there was not only … Continue reading →

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Summer Retreat

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

We found ourselves up at Crystal Mountain in the northwestern part of the lower peninsula of Michigan.  Crystal Mountain is now a year-round resort, but originally it was known more for skiing, but they have parlayed the grounds for all … Continue reading →

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A Traditional Father’s Day

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

Another Father’s Day has passed and I did not receive a tie and I also didn’t barbecue.  For years, when I was in the men’s apparel business, ties were always a go-to item for the day, but since I was … Continue reading →

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One More for the Road

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

Bob Anderson, maybe you recognize his name and maybe you don’t.  I first saw Bob entertain at the London Chop House, the old legendary restaurant in Detroit; back then the owner also had the Caucus Club across the street where … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Graduation Party

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

It is that time of the year for high school graduations and I guess if you live long enough, you end up attending many assorted generations of these parties.  They are getting to be quite elaborate these days.  We just … Continue reading →

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Big Sur Reserve Pinot Noir

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

I am now getting to the last of the wines in the shipment from “A Taste of Monterey.”  One of the finest decisions I think we have ever made, because we are not limited to only one winery, so the … Continue reading →

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Coastview Cuvée S.A. Andrée

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

One of the joys of unpacking a carton from my wine club is to see all the goodies that I will find.  I have to admit that I am like a kid in a candy shop with some coins in … Continue reading →

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Scott Family Chardonnay

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

I guess I should pay more attention to my emails, because I was working around the house when there was a knock on the door.   It was the UPS driver and he had a package that I had to sign … Continue reading →

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A Day for Photos

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

A lot has changed since I graduated from high school.  It seems to my memory, that we had graduation photos, ordered a class ring, ordered a year book and went to a prom.  I remember driving out to pick up … Continue reading →

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Our Last Dinner with Ms. Yoga

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

Even though Casa Raconteur was the official residence of Ms. Yoga during her week, she did leave us and spend some time in Grand Rapids during this business trip.  For some odd reason, she just ignores the invoice that is … Continue reading →

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