For story on Patch, click HERE I have just read numerous blogs and comments regarding McDonald's recent decision to put apple slices in all Happy Meals beginning this Fall. There are three things I can say for sure: My eyes hurt, I am hard core craving some sugar-soaked, lardy potatoes and taking french fries away from…
For Guide on Patch click HERE Music and More Every Thursday June 9, 2011 – August 11, 2011 12pm – 1pm First Presbyterian Church 716 College Avenue Racine, WI Donations are encouraged and will benefit The Racine County Food Bank, Health Care Network and HALO. Call 262.632.1686 for more information Twilight Jazz Tuesday August 2,…
The Chancery Harborwalk 207 Gas Light Drive - Racine 262.635.0533 6:30am to 10pm Sunday - Thursday 6:30am to 11pm Friday & Saturday Bar Open Later Outdoor Tiki Bar open during the Summer (weather permitting) Chancery has an indoor patio which is screen covered and overlooks the harbor. They also have a Tiki Bar…
I live in Mount Pleasant within minutes of approximatly 10 grocery stores. Many choices from which to purchase the loads of food we, as a family of four, seem to go through each week. Even though there is an abundance of these markets in my area, I was not shocked to learn of a newly…
Ona staked residence in Racine for most of her 68 years. When she moved to Mount Pleasant she was grateful for the spacious yards and quiet neighborhoods. A spacious yard is the least of which Ona deserves after years of service to children and her community. While raising 4 kids, she found the time…
This weekend I will be attending my husband's 20 year high school reunion. Though it is not my reunion, it may as well be because we went to the same school and he was a merely a year older. So, it will be quite similar to attending my own. Emotionally preparing for such an…
Imagine a heavenly place with soft music, dim lights, the faint smell of lavender. Imagine walking through the door with tight shoulders, a headache and achy feet. Imagine leaving soon after with glowing skin, lower blood pressure and a toothy smile. Sounds too good to be true, I know. Wiping away the stresses of our…
Today, Fireman's Park in Sturtevant hosted the Racine County Girls Fast Pitch League Annual Pinto All-Star Game. 40 girls, ages 8-11, from all over Racine County (Wind Lake, Union Grove, Raymond, Yorkville, Sturtevant and Caledonia) participated in 4 contests and ended the day with a game in the warm evening sun. The contest winners…
For the past month – even peppered throughout my vacation – I have been slightly addicted to the ultimate of reality television...REAL reality. Though I cannot claim to have had stood in line for hours or have run through a trampling crowd in hopes for a seat, I can say that the Casey Anthony trial…
Growing up in Kenosha, Jay Wright, found his inspiration in the lot of a dealership on his way to work at American Motors. A Dodge van with an airbrushed mural flicked a switch within him. That single day in the mid 70s changed Jay's path forever. After the vision of that muraled van, he…
Ramblings of a Neurotic Housewife 