Under the Sun

under the sun, through the rain, you will bloom all the same 🌸

model: @shahneashley 

studio rental: @thespacemke

floral backdrop made by YaYa

Dorsia

Tried Dorsia tonight...the duck carbonara, Cajun cream and pesto were my faves! - Lisa

80 Years Ago Today

 80 years ago today TWA Flight 3 crashed into a mountain outside Las Vegas, killing all 22 on board - inc. the great Carole Lombard, movie star & wife of Clark Gable. May they continue to RIP

 

Happy birthday Jaspare, you're missed  - Jeanne

Black Dahlia - 75 Years On

75 years ago today the body of Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia, was found in Los Angeles.

In Most Cases

When you are young, you rage against the machine. When you get old, you oil the machine. That's how it works.

 Had a nice afternoon with this lady. - Lisa

 thinking about the time Donald Driver came through Mitchell airport (where i worked at the time) and i had no idea who he was but still asked for an autograph - YaYa

Now and Then pt 2

 Same mama less lap time - Lisa

Now and Then

 Same lady..more wrinkles - Lisa

MPS's Cellphone Policy

 Is the new phone confiscation policy just my kid's school or all of MPS? 

Note: "Cell phone collection policy" ...IMO in response to student's recording fights and posting ...therefore tarnishing the MHSA/MPS image...which is laughable.

Bog Saget

I am in genuine shock. RIP sir. RIP

Recomennded!

Better late than never: I forgot to post that this company, as always, did a fantastic job for me last week.

A Great Suprise

Dan surprised me with another Vegas getaway for our Feb anniversary of the night we met at George Webbs. I've never in my life opened a card to flight and hotel booking paperwork. Super exciting first for me. We already make reservations at Hell's Kitchen...can't wait! - Lisa

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier, one of the most influential and pioneering American actors of the last century, has died. 

If you haven't watched him in In the Heat of the Night or Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? you're missing out. 

RIP

Peter Bogdanovich

The director, a protege of Orson Welles, was 82. 

RIP

Bento Xpert

The recent post on Facebook's Milwaukee Foodie group about Meat on the Street inspired my wife and I to check it out, but despite what Google says its storefront inside the food court at 1125 N 9th St was closed today. Rather than waste the trip we dined at the stall next door, Bento Xpert. My wife had the beef brisket plate, served with rice, vegetables, and an optional eggroll. I ordered General Tso chicken, which again came with rice and veggies, but I chose the braised egg as my side.

The food was served on actual plates, tho with plastic cutlery, and two meals and 3 drinks was $26. The chicken was fresh, moist breast meat, and the beef was fall apart tender. The sides were pretty standard fare.

Was it the best food we've ever ordered? No. But was it tasty, well presented casual dining? Yes. Go check it out.

Dan Reeves

Legendary Broncos coach Dan Reeves has died. RIP. 

Happy New Year

 (Lisa's profile pic on FB)

Some New Years Eve Photos!

Feelin' 22!

Tiffani Hale

As if 2021 isn't ending rough enough,  Tiffani Hale, of The Mickey Mouse Club and The Party, has died at age 46. RIP.

Unpopular Opinion

 Unpopular opinion: Crumbl cookies aren't very good - Lisa

John Madden

I remember him best for a commercial he did for, of all things, a foot fungus medicine: "Boom! Tough Actin' Tinactin!"

That's such a silly thing to remember a man for, much less a man with as varied and influential a career as John Madden. And yet, that dang tagline pops into my head at least once a day. 

Madden, of course, was one of the best coaches in the NFL in the 1970's, leading the Raiders to seven division titles and a Super Bowl ring, all while never once posting a losing season. When he retired abruptly and moved to the television broadcast booth in 1979, it was a safe bet that it was a temporary hiatus, a breather before he returned to the sideline. 

He remained on TV for 30 years, and in my opinion he was the best to ever do it. 

As a broadcaster he never ceased to sound like he enjoyed the game, and he made sure you enjoyed it too. 

Then, a third career, as the face and name of the most influential, long lasting video game franchise out there. Madden has become more than a game, or a name, it is a brand. 

The great John Madden died today at 85. 

RIP sir. It is deserved. 

Yup

Every time I've heard someone say "I'm a pretty normal person" they turn out to, in fact, not be a pretty normal person.

This Years Ornaments

We acquired 5 new ornaments this year. They hang on our second (memory) tree.  

L-R. Snowflake from Frozen, Hoan from YaYa's bf Alex, MJ hat from Cirque du Soleil's ONE (Mandalay Bay), Titanic ship of dreams (Luxor), and orange couch from Friends exhibit in Chicago for my 47th bday.

Lisa loves the memories ornaments bring!