by Paula Johnson Normally, I enjoy what some might call heavy reading. As a social science major (history, geography, civics/government, economics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology), I gravitate toward non-fiction. If I chose … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: A Reading Pile
Bits & Pieces: January 2026 Trivia
by Paula Johnson The January doldrums begin. One redeeming factor of January is that it follows the winter solstice and the days stay lighter longer. Here are some tidbits of fun to keep your brain sharp. Questions1. What was the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: January 2026 Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Happiness
by Paula Johnson “…. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Happiness
Bits & Pieces: Living the Grocery Business
Wolters & Hinrichs Staple and Fancy Groceries The author’s Grandpa John is the tall man with a vest over a white shirt and George Wolters is the stocky man with hands cupping top of shirt. by Paula Johnson How does one live a … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Living the Grocery Business
Bit & Pieces: Tiny Pecan Pies
by Paula Johnson Do you love pecan pie, yet want only one or two bites because it is so rich? Do you love cookies, but feel that making 12 at a time and repeating the in and out of the oven for each batch gets bit tedious and a lot … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: Tiny Pecan Pies
Bits & Pieces: Days at Sea
by Paula Johnson Days at sea on a cruise liner is not like a day fishing on Lakes Michigan, Huron, or Erie. Curt suffers from motion sickness (not car – he sleeps through that), and worried about ship cruises. No worries, these … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Days at Sea
Bits & Pieces: Caribbean Stops
by Paula Johnson So many friends and family were concerned about us cruising during hurricane season and the one forming around Jamaca. We have cruised enough now that I wasn’t even thinking of that as I dealt with all the issues of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Caribbean Stops
Bits & Pieces: Getting to the ship
by Paula Johnson Fishing was done at Clearwater, and now time to head toward Miami and board the Queen Elizabeth. But first, we had another important stop along the way. A special friend and classmate of mine, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Getting to the ship
Bits & Pieces: Vacation Onset 2025
by Paula Johnson Curt was bitten by “the cruise bug” after our first cruise 20 years ago to Alaska. We each love cruises but for very different reasons. Curt loves having something new to do every day, and new places to … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Vacation Onset 2025
Bits & Pieces: November 2025 Trivia
by Paula Johnson Eight months ago, I wondered if this year would ever end, and here we are staring at Thanksgiving and Christmas. While sipping a nice mug of cocoa, try your hand at these, and maybe find something … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: November 2025 Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Logophile
by Paula Johnson In our family, at least, there was one advantage of being a first born. It lasted almost 2 years, and a second born that lasted another 7 years. Our mother read to us. By the time #3 came along, we were reading our … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Logophile
Bits & Pieces: Feeling Pain
by Paula Johnson The human body is an amazing thing. As we get older, we sometimes joke and say things like, “When I wake up and stretch out, if my arms don’t touch the sides of the coffin, I know it’s ok to sit up.” … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Feeling Pain