Author Archives: SallyK

About SallyK

A little blog about the ordinary and not so ordinary things our family does, places we travel, things we see. Like travel, cooking, family stories, book reviews, music? You will find it all here - comments welcome!

Ice Cream and so much more!

Posted on May 16, 2013

One of the joys of living in a part of the world with seasons is when the turn comes from winter to spring.  That’s when all the lovely ice cream parlors, hot dog stands and other seasonal eateries open. For … Continue reading →

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Art Show at VGC*

Posted on May 6, 2013

Just like the spring flowers, art and craft shows are popping up all over!  A couple of weeks ago the call went out at Andy’s workplace for spring themed art and craft items to display in their front showcase.  I … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Lakeshore Eatery

Posted on April 18, 2013

Some of the best restaurants are found in strip malls.  There are some fine examples of that right here in Lake County.  One of our family’s favorites is Lakeshore Eatery in Mentor.  It doesn’t look like much from the outside but … Continue reading →

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Journal to Idol: Part 2

Posted on March 25, 2013

The results are in and Weapons of Mass Percussion did not make the finals.    The whole group did a great job and I was sad to see it come to an end!  We all had a lot of fun, … Continue reading →

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Ice Bubbles

Posted on March 16, 2013

Foolishly I thought we might be done with winter here on the North Coast.  Today we woke up to 3″ of wet snow.  Guess we will be having a white St. Patrick’s Day!  I was considering going shopping today for … Continue reading →

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Fun in the parks! Lake Metroparks Adapted Programs

Posted on March 11, 2013

One of the gems here in Lake County, Ohio, is our Lake Metroparks system.  Great places to hike, play and swim are minutes away from our homes.  Each season they publish Parks Plus!, a big book of programs and activities … Continue reading →

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Journey to Idol: Part 1

Posted on March 4, 2013

Did you know there is an American Idol style talent competition going on right here in Lake County? Again this year, the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is holding an Idol contest in its adult workshops, Vocational Guidance Center … Continue reading →

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The Glee Club sings “Good Time” On Video

Posted on February 24, 2013

I know you’re just sitting today around surfing the web or watching old movies (Lawrence of Arabia here).   For a “Good Time”  click the video below to see a music video produced by Bonnie Hayhurst during the recent Glee … Continue reading →

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Spring Break in Lake County

Posted on February 21, 2013

Spring can’t come fast enough for me!  I  have definitely had enough snow, wind and ice.  Slush covers every street and parking lot, salt is encrusted on my car.  I no sooner get it washed than the cycle starts again. … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2013

ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY ANDY KENNEDY

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