My father kept our camping log all the years we camped. This page has the story of the day I … More
Tag: Daily Painting
Who’s Thirsty?
We didn’t have water bottles- there was no sippy box, pouch or fancy energy drink. If you were outside playing, … More
Cherry Kool-Aid
Making Kool-Aid was hit-or-miss. First, you had to have packet. Chances are, we didn’t have enough sugar to fill the … More
Saratoga Ginger
Remember Saratoga Vichy Water? Well, they also made Saratoga Ginger Ale! Of course, everyone had the Vichy water. My mother … More
Frozen Pink Lemonade
After  ripping  the plastic strip off the can, removing the aluminum disk from  the end, I would hold that can … More
Coke and a smile.
I feel for this generation that didn’t get to experience the Real Thing. The commercial- apple trees, honey bees and … More
(Mr. Harvey’s) Suntea
Mr. Harvey was my 5th grade teacher at Skano Elementary. He was the best. We made sawdust puppets, paper mache … More
Matchboxes and Spoons
Underneath the deck at 10 Evergreen was magical. All you needed was a spoon and a Matchbox and before you … More
Hot Mess
Cherry pie from fresh cherries? Nonsense! Who needs fresh when the can are so tasty! Nothing is more American than … More
Look to the Cookie!
Who doesn’t like the Black and White Cookie??!! Hard to resist, no matter what the season. Jerry Seinfeld, while standing … More