Category Archives: Dining

Another Graduation

Posted on July 6, 2018 by thewineraconteur

High School graduates have permeated my psyche these days.  A couple more and I think the season will draw to an end for this year.  It has been an interesting time and a very happy time to see all of … Continue reading →

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A Godson’s Graduation

Posted on July 2, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We have had quite a few graduation parties to attend this year, that is one of the benefits of getting older.  Most of them have been nephews or nieces and some are the children of cousins, that is what happens … Continue reading →

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Retreat Day Two

Posted on June 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

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 thewineraconteur

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 thewineraconteur

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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An Afternoon Graduation Party

Posted on June 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

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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A Day for Photos

Posted on June 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

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 thewineraconteur

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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What Women Enjoy

Posted on June 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we had the pleasure of Ms. Yoga’s company she was here on a business trip.  She also found some time to see her family and friends.  One of the days that she was able to blend everything together, she … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Ms. Yoga

Posted on June 8, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was a wonderful relaxing Sunday afternoon, we had gone to the cinema and had started to enjoy some wine and appetizers.  When Ms. Yoga is in town, it tends to be an event, and of course she is instrumental … Continue reading →

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