She's A Classic

Some chicks know that being a Cinderella after midnight has nothing to do with the dress or your shoes. It's all about the car. 

Just ask Margaret Dunning, a 102-year-old woman from Michigan who’s been making headlines since her recent appearance at a classic car show in Canton, Ohio. Dunning attended the show with her baby: a 1930 Packard 740 Roadster that she purchased in 1949 and restored to mint condition.

 Read her story on MSNBC.com

The Origin of Everyday Words

As a disclaimer, I think you should know that this is cheesiest video I've ever watched. Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner met in 1950. They've been friends ever since. That's 62 years. I'd just like to have one lunch with them. The only video I've ever seen that makes me laugh harder is the one with "Carnac the Magnificent" providing the answer "Ciss. Boom. Bah" to the question "What does a sheep make when it blows up?" Enough said.

The Cure For The Blues

Having a bad day? Feeling blue? There is only one thing that could possibly cure what ails you -- watching this absurdly cute Corgi puppy fight his nemesis -- the dastardly devilish door stopper. I dare you not to smile. It's just not possible.

Oh It's Coming!

 I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait for the shenanigans to start happening on Season Three of Downton Abbey.

Best Day Ever

No words needed. The video is self-explanatory. Welcome home, Cassie. You were missed.

It's A Julia Kind Of Day

This is not going to be a very good day for me. I've got a bad cold and a few other things wrong with me -- some things could be more dire than others. I was feeling sorry for myself until I saw this little video of my hero, Julia Child, with David Letterman. She's adorable. Funny and flirty -- without a care in the world when things don't go her way. She amazes me. Her career as Julia Child didn't even start until after she was 50. Can you believe that? She's the ultimate "Cinderella after midnight." I used to go to a gynecologist that had a poster with a cat hanging by it's nails with the slogan, "hang in there, baby" above the stirrups. It never struck me as funny as it was supposed to be. It's all in the timing.

This Was Always The Plan

My mom and I have known something about autumn in Leelanau for many years. On her birthday, in late September, the color of the trees hasn't yet reached its peak. On my birthday, in late October, the color is past its prime. And the air takes on the distinct chill of the snow that is soon to come. So when is the best time to be in Leelanau to celebrate the colors of the season? Early October, of course. So that's when we'll all be there.