Tag Archives: Italy

Behind the Scenes at a Fashion Show

I have been a clothier all of my life and I have many great memories of those days. I even on occasion met celebrities in my professional career. There were times when we were asked to furnish clothes for fashion … Continue reading

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A Moving Day

Moving can be very traumatic and thankfully we are not moving to a new home. The moving that I am referring to was not nearly that dramatic; my Bride’s department was moving from one floor to another floor in their … Continue reading

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Nico & Vali in Plymouth, Michigan

I had heard about this restaurant from friends and really wanted to try it out, but the best laid plans of mice and men… The other night I was surprised to get a suggestion to go out for dinner and … Continue reading

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“The Caller” Shows Up in Midland, Michigan

I am starting to think that I am going to have to give “The Caller” second billing as he is all of a sudden appearing all over the map sending me cryptic messages about wines. I think he is having … Continue reading

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Another Easter Eve

Around the world where Christianity is practiced, Christmas Eve is a recognized quasi-holiday that is celebrated by millions of families. I have a cousin that started celebrating Easter Eve almost thirty years ago, as a way to get all of … Continue reading

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“The Caller” is in Saginaw

One of my frequent casts of characters that I get a chance to mention is “The Caller.” This nom de plume was bestowed upon him by Oliver of The Winegetter fame. “The Caller” is a good friend of my Bride … Continue reading

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Almost Back Home Again

The other day I went to another planning meeting for my Junior High School open reunion. It is an open reunion because one could attend it, if they only attended the school for even one year, but it has also … Continue reading

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Dinner with My Club

Once a month I join with my fellow friends for our dinner club, and our hosts this evening chose a place that I have written about many times already. If one goes to the Plymouth Historical Museum, one can even … Continue reading

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The Caller Calls From Ann Arbor

One of the joys of writing this blog is that it can go in many directions and I never know where it is heading until I sit down at my keyboard. The Caller is one of my characters who get … Continue reading

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Capo’s Restaurant & Speakeasy

Mulligan: All right, Charlie; that the joint? Toothpick Charlie: Yes, sir. Mulligan: Who runs it? Toothpick Charlie: I already told you. Mulligan: Refresh my memory. Toothpick Charlie: Spats Columbo. Mulligan: That’s very refreshing; what’s the password? Toothpick Charlie: “I’ve come … Continue reading

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