Category Archives: Partly Personal

Cornbread Anyone?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by

Our family loves cornbread!  We like it with sauerkraut & wieners plus a side of fried taters!  Or, you might like chili or vegetable soup with the cornbread.  My Dad likes leftover cornbread crumbled with milk over it.  However you … Continue reading →

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Before & After

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

It’s been a while since we talked about … this. How are you doing? Really!  We’d like to know so, after you finish reading this post, please feel free to leave a comment.  This moment didn’t come with anything resembling … Continue reading →

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Hello Summer!

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

One of the good things about our “safer at home” staycation is having a lovely yard to spend time in.  Thanks to the already summer-like weather, the flowers in our yard are especially beautiful this year. To celebrate the first … Continue reading →

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1975

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

As many of you know, we’re working on our second book.  The working title is “Life After Dark.”  At this point, the game plan is for the book not to be just about us but, to largely focus on, our … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rhubarb Red!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

Today, June 9, 2020, would have been Les Paul‘s 105th birthday. “The Wizard Of Waukesha” or “Rhubarb Red” (One of his stage names) spent his life chasing sound and, along the way, cast a long shadow over popular culture while … Continue reading →

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5 Years on the Walk!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

For whatever reason, it seems that a number of anniversaries have been filling up our calendar lately.  One made itself known today (May 29) and it’s one we’ll never forget. Five years ago we were honored and humbled to be … Continue reading →

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Nick Digilio 35th Anniversary Podcast

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

It’s always fun when we get to hang out with Nick Digilio, but Wednesday morning was particularly enjoyable.  Not only did we reminisce with Nick about the past 35 years but, an extra treat was having Dan Sugrue, an incredible … Continue reading →

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Johnnie’s Memorial Day Tree (And the Legend of the Wonderful Tree Lady)!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

Depending on how long you’ve been hanging out with us, you may not be aware of this year round tree thing that goes on at our house.  I (Steve) don’t remember exactly when it started.  Although, even in the days … Continue reading →

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10 Years Already?!?!?

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

Has it really been 10 years since we started this blog?  Well, according to the calendar and double checking it back to the date of our very first blog post, the answer is … Yep! It kind of snuck up … Continue reading →

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Here’s Johnnie’s Dutch (Deutsch) Baby, Baby!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake, or a Dutch puff, is a large American popover.  If you’re in the Chicago area, chances are you may have visited one of the Walker Bros. Original Pancake House locations to … Continue reading →

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