Christmas is such a magical time of year for so many reasons. Giving something totally surprising is one of those magical things I like to do. Click on the images below for some of the coolest gadgets to give. :)))))) When it comes to holiday gifts, there is just nothing like “gadgets”. As a business […]
There’s nothing like going to Progressive Field. I like to get there early. I love the ballpark smell, (especially the food!!!!!!!!) the action of the game and the passionate fans. Oh, and did I mention the food? :))))))) Read on for some fascinating facts about this great game. I love it when baseball begins. It’s a sign […]
Ever see a snowflake really close? My microscopes and macro lensed cameras can help. Beautiful, aren’t they. So, snowy days may bring some shoveling chores (I work it into my exercise routine) but everything else about a winter snowfalls are awesome!!! Enjoy it while it’s here!!!!!! :))) Yep, it’s here again. After two exciting days this […]
(row one left) Francis Scott Key. (row one top right) The first sheet-music issue of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was printed by Thomas Carr’s Music store in Baltimore in 1814. (row one bottom right) The flag over Ft. McHenry (painter unknown) (row two left) 120,868,500 commemorative postage stamps were issued August 9, 1948. One of these […]
Canadian Geese are really, really cool birds! The sights and sounds of fall are all around us. Just the other day I was out for my morning run, and I enjoyed one of my favorites – the “honk honks” (click here) of the big, black-necked Canada Geese, with their signature white chinstrap, migrating south, filling […]
(top bunch of photos) Mmmm. From a pumpkin spice latte to pumpkin spice muffins, pies, pancakes, dough nuts, bread and creamy soups, these wonderful smells and tastes tell you it’s fall. (row two left) Raw pumpkin spice–see the recipe below. (row three) Just a sampling of the many, many products that add pumpkin spice flavoring […]
(top) A diagram of “What’s Happening”. (middle) The path across the country, kind of a lunar road trip; (bottom l to r) Partial Solar Eclipse from Indonesia in March 2016; Total Solar Eclipse from the Faroe Islands on March 20, 2015. A winged dragon eating the sun, demon wolves howling in the darkness, winter constellations […]
Glorious Watermelon! Aaahhhh. The sweet, refreshing taste of watermelon. On a hot, summer, day, there’s something special about biting into a big slice of cool, juicy watermelon, enjoying the sweet flavor, and then spitting out the seeds. As a kid, I remember Mom and Dad bringing home lots of watermelons for us kids to eat. […]
Roger Kastel’s original JAWS artwork, three movie posters and a couple of the many JAWS parodies. Click HERE to view the original video trailer. We all know the spine tingling soundtrack – da, da, da, da, – da, da, da, da. Years later is still instills fear and anticipation. Sharing our 40th anniversary here at […]
40 years ago, Dad took a leap forward from his successful operations and management job and got “in the mood” to start his own business, centered on his strong family values, customer service approach and drive to deliver top quality work. Today, following the same energy and initiative, we’re groovin’ – pushing things forward […]
