Category Archives: Travel

Polka Dancing In Wisconsin July 18, 2013 to July 21, 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by joyce

Pulaski Polka Days in the small town of Pulaski just 15 minutes from Green Bay Wisconsin is the Woodstock of polka festivals, without the drugs of course. Over four days the dancers are whipped into a frenzy of dancing and … Continue reading →

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Polka dancing in Massachusetts – July 2013

Posted on July 8, 2013 by joyce

We found fun places to polka dance that are within and hour and a half drive from the Boston area in Massachusetts. While visiting our son John and his family over the 4th of July week, we took the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Boston / New Hamspire 2-14-2013 to 2-21-2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by joyce

Stan and I took a long weekend vacation to visit with John and his family in Boston for his birthday on February 15. It was a chilly day in Denver with snow flurries predicted. By noon the snow swirled in … Continue reading →

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Pulaski Polka Days 2012 7-20 through 7-22

Posted on July 23, 2012 by joyce

Friday the polka dancing started at 3 in the afternoon to midnight. We already knew midnight was but a dream for the younger more viral set of folks. We stopped at Walmart for a couple of 10 dollar fold away … Continue reading →

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Pulaski, Wisconsin 7-19-2012

Posted on July 20, 2012 by joyce

For the fourth year in a row we ventured to the Green Bay, Wisconsin area to participate in the Pulaski Polka Days festival from July 19 through 22. We started out the day as usual packing our most comfortable shoes … Continue reading →

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Boston 4th of July 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by joyce

It was such a joy to see my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter, Anya, watch fireworks in Wakefield, MA for the first time. Her face lit up in the darkness as the sparkles exploded across the sky. The last mass … Continue reading →

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York Maine 6-29-2012

Posted on June 30, 2012 by joyce

York, Maine is such a nice sleepy resort town. There are no big box shops or familiar restaurant chains. Streets are lined with trees and charming New England style clapboard homes rich with gingerbread trim. We ate the best Italian … Continue reading →

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Boston 6-22-2012 – Beanie Babies

Posted on June 27, 2012 by joyce

We are venturing to Boston once more for a visit with John, Rachel and Anya (now 3 ½ ). Anya is such a chatterbox. When talking on the phone I can now understand what she is saying to us. She … Continue reading →

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Akumal Beach Resort 3-27 through 4-3-2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by joyce

Stan and I are visiting Akumal Beach Resort in Mexico for the 4th time. It is our 39th anniversary and we wanted to make a relaxing interesting experience. Akumal Beach Resort – March 27, 2012 The first lady we met … Continue reading →

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Pulaski Polka Days 2011 – July 23 – 24, 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joyce

Why would anyone endure the muggy, humid filled days with limited creature comforts to include the same food day after day and outside porta-potties? Its all about live music. The Pulaski Polka days brought 23 of the best Polish polka … Continue reading →