Tag Archives: Knights Valley

A Walk in Birmingham

Posted on May 20, 2019 by thewineraconteur

There are days when time permits us to have a block of time that is totally open and we are out and about.  The perfect setting to go for a walk and God knows that I need more than a … Continue reading →

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A Paprikash Dinner

Posted on March 15, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that when we are in Las Vegas to see the family, we are always out and about going to restaurants.  I do think that is the norm, when one goes to Vegas, though most people don’t … Continue reading →

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Birthdays at Grimaldi’s

Posted on March 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

World travelers we will never be.  I mean we are getting better, as we can now travel for a week or so, with two suit cases checked, two over-head bags and two carry-on bags.  I am sure the Queen schleps … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Holidays, no matter how noble, are nights that we normally try to avoid eating out at restaurants.  Actually, there are so many holidays that are really family oriented, so it gives us a reason to have a big party at … Continue reading →

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Back to Boodles

Posted on February 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You know the old expression “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” I think that is the perfect description for Boodles in Madison Heights, Michigan.  You could walk or drive by it constantly without really noticing it, because it is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day 2018

Posted on January 4, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Christmas Day is always hectic, or at least it was to us.  After my Bride came back from assisting in the rites at her church for the morning mass, she came home and we exchanged the Christmas presents.  The next … Continue reading →

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The Light is Always On

Posted on July 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always joke that I should trim a bit of wood off of the door on our guest bedroom, so that I can just slid the “hotel bill” under the door, to which I usually get an elbow jab from … Continue reading →

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Visiting a New Home

Posted on February 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Some dear friends of ours built a brand new house out in the country on a private road on a private lake.  We went out to see the new house now that it has been completed.  The last time we … Continue reading →

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1913 At the Plaza – Grand Rapids

Posted on September 21, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here is another in my many reminiscences of traveling as a spouse with my Bride on a business trip to Grand Rapids.  There was a conference and we were staying at the Am-Way Grand Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.  … Continue reading →

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“M” in OSU Land

Posted on September 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

You may be aware that there is a rivalry between Michigan and Ohio, namely the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.  My Bride and I were in Columbus for a convention, staying at a hotel directly across the street … Continue reading →

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