I'm sure this has been in the process of happening for a while, since I post so seldom. But I'm signing off for good and probably folding up this tent for good.
There are places with more interaction and I don't have much to share here, so bye for now. Thanks to those of you who check in on me now and then, it's been fun. But not quite enough to keep at it.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Say it Again so I Can Laugh
Yesterday on Facebook my niece posted a link to aid Outlanders to understand or speak Michiganese. It was pretty funny-------or mildly amusing------depending upon how you feel about regional accents.
I have lived in a few parts of the country where I couldn't make myself understood, so I know I have an accent. I can be understood perfectly by native Ontarians, but that's not too helpful in North Carolina.
In the 60's when we lived in Virginia, I nearly had to write down my conversations. But my accent has mellowed and Virginians have been infiltrated by lots of foreigners who don't speak southern very well.
When in conversation about this I've noticed that nobody thinks THEY have an accent. It's like the proud mom, viewing the parade, and saying, "They were all out of step but Jim."
Anyway, I'm submitting this link for your entertainment. Some of it is even true. We Yoopers do call folks from the Lower Peninsula trolls.
http://melbel.hubpages.com/hub/Michigan-Accent
I have lived in a few parts of the country where I couldn't make myself understood, so I know I have an accent. I can be understood perfectly by native Ontarians, but that's not too helpful in North Carolina.
In the 60's when we lived in Virginia, I nearly had to write down my conversations. But my accent has mellowed and Virginians have been infiltrated by lots of foreigners who don't speak southern very well.
When in conversation about this I've noticed that nobody thinks THEY have an accent. It's like the proud mom, viewing the parade, and saying, "They were all out of step but Jim."
Anyway, I'm submitting this link for your entertainment. Some of it is even true. We Yoopers do call folks from the Lower Peninsula trolls.
http://melbel.hubpages.com/hub/Michigan-Accent
Friday, July 5, 2013
Gratitude
I know, I know! This isn't Thanksgiving, it one of those other holiday weekends.
Nevertheless, it has been such a pleasant one, I just have to gather you all around my little campfire of happiness here, and fill you in.
Yesterday we resolved to celebrate Independence Day somehow, so we packed our swimsuits, coolers, folding lawn chairs, knitting, books, etc. and headed for the lake.
We planned our route for lunch at the Circle in Alpha, Michigan-----and with all that was going on in that tiny town we had a jolly time. I read this morning that they also had a great firework show in the evening as well. (We missed that part.)
Then we made a run down the Lake Emily road because I've never been down the whole road before, and then went to Fortune Lake, to Bewabic State Park where there was a crowd (for once) and we had a wonderful afternoon of people watching. We read and I finished a knitting project before we headed for Dina Mia's for a mushroom, sausage, and onion pizza to cap off our tour.
So now you know how the elderly enjoy the holiday. We didn't watch the fireworks live. Instead we listened to them---all over the neighborhood and comforted our critters. They weren't that upset, actually unless it was specially close or loud, but it wasn't as annoying as other years. I'm probably deafer than I used to be.
I hope you are enjoying your holiday too. We are having beautiful weather! Temperature moderate and just breezy enough for comfort. I am loving it!
Nevertheless, it has been such a pleasant one, I just have to gather you all around my little campfire of happiness here, and fill you in.
Yesterday we resolved to celebrate Independence Day somehow, so we packed our swimsuits, coolers, folding lawn chairs, knitting, books, etc. and headed for the lake.
We planned our route for lunch at the Circle in Alpha, Michigan-----and with all that was going on in that tiny town we had a jolly time. I read this morning that they also had a great firework show in the evening as well. (We missed that part.)
Then we made a run down the Lake Emily road because I've never been down the whole road before, and then went to Fortune Lake, to Bewabic State Park where there was a crowd (for once) and we had a wonderful afternoon of people watching. We read and I finished a knitting project before we headed for Dina Mia's for a mushroom, sausage, and onion pizza to cap off our tour.
So now you know how the elderly enjoy the holiday. We didn't watch the fireworks live. Instead we listened to them---all over the neighborhood and comforted our critters. They weren't that upset, actually unless it was specially close or loud, but it wasn't as annoying as other years. I'm probably deafer than I used to be.
I hope you are enjoying your holiday too. We are having beautiful weather! Temperature moderate and just breezy enough for comfort. I am loving it!
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