Author Archives: volovecto

Snow Day

Posted on December 19, 2010 by volovecto

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town, People were buying and rushing around. But my shopping was done and I could relax, So where to go for some hearty repast? The answer for me was simple;  a … Continue reading →

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December 13th, Santa Lucia Day

Posted on December 13, 2010 by volovecto

Being of Scandinavian ancestry, my family celebrated Santa Lucia Day on December 13th.  My mother would make Lucia buns and peppar kakar cookies in the days before and then in the early hours of Dec. 13th, when it was still dark … Continue reading →

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Early Winter

Posted on December 8, 2010 by volovecto

The calendar may still say it is fall, but here in Holland Michigan it sure feels like Winter.  In Florida I have always said that it did not feel like Christmas until I saw ballet dancers on stage, with fake … Continue reading →

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Affordable Art

Posted on December 6, 2010 by volovecto

In an earlier post, I wrote that my family is a card family.  We like to send and receive beautiful cards.  I like to think of cards as affordable art, a way to put a smile on someone’s face and … Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on December 1, 2010 by volovecto

December, and winter, have arrived in western Michigan.  This morning was the first time I have used an ice scraper on a vehicle for 25 years.  It has been snowing since late last night, and this morning we had several … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2010 by volovecto

Halloween may have been my favorite holiday as a child, but as an adult, Thanksgiving holds that title.  I love the colors of fall and the idea of gathering with friends and family for a good meal and to give … Continue reading →

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Maine Favorites

Posted on November 19, 2010 by volovecto

I spent another few days in Maine this November.  Tourist season is definitely over, evidenced by the cool and cloudy weather.  What do you do in Maine when it’s cold?  We visited our favorite places, discovered a few new ones … Continue reading →

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Sicily, an offer I couldn’t refuse

Posted on October 27, 2010 by volovecto

From the Palermo museum When my sister suggested that we visit Sicily, I couldn’t say no.  Italy is a favorite destination for thousands of tourists every year, and  I’ll never tire of visiting the mainland, but fewer travelers make it … Continue reading →

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October Wind Storm

Posted on October 26, 2010 by volovecto

Just a few days ago, the trees were full of colorful leaves.  The colors have been so vibrant, I’ve almost run off the road looking at the beautiful trees, even in my own neighborhood.  In the park across from where I … Continue reading →

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Halloweens Past

Posted on October 24, 2010 by volovecto

With the approach of Halloween, my thoughts go back a few years to when my sisters and brother and I were little.  As I said in my earlier post Welcome Autumn, Halloween was one of our favorite holidays.  There is no … Continue reading →

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