More exciting news. Antonio from Antonio's Gourmet Market in Raleigh and I are teaming up in a fundraising/booksigning event to raise money for the Raleigh Rescue Mission on Nov 12th from 11:30 to 4pm.We will be having soup sampling and gift baskets to raffle off. If you have never been to Antonio's Market, it is a treat to behold. It is filled with wonderful prepared foods, soups, pizza, sandwiches, specialty items and so much more. That in itself is worth a visit. It's a great time of the year to help those less fortunate and have a great time doing it. If you live local, it is a great way to spend a Sat. Antonio's is located in Layfayette Village, off of Falls of the Neuse and the village has all kinds of wonderful shops to go through. There is a great spice shop, a gelato shop, a wine shop,some boutiques, a couple of restraunts and much more

August fun times.

Denny and I went to Michigan in August for the annual Hanley reunion hosted by Jack and Denise, Denny's brother and sister-in-law.  There were many family members and old friends present and a good time was had by all. We headed to Northern Michigan and visited many of the small towns along lake Michigan, what a beautiful area.  Stayed with Al and Jan Bersted for one night, they are long time friends of Denny and enjoyed a meal that was prepared by Al that was so delicious right down to the homemade Italian ice cream.  Of course a trip to Michigan wouldn't be complete without a visit to Conor O'Neills an Irish pub in Ann Arbor where many of Denny's friends gather on Sunday night to hear Irish music and share conversation. Stayed with Marie and Tony Kilbane our last night. We visited Tony's mom while we were in Ireland in April.

Where has the summer gone?

I must apologize for not keeping connected through my blog but all of this is very new to me.  Denny and I had a wonderful summer and visited so many friends and family members in July and August.  We had a great time in Broadalbin attending the annual Morreale family reunion hosted by Toni and Fred  It was a treat to see my sisters, Toni, Nancy, Connie, Phyllis and my brother Mark along with many of the nephews, nieces and cousins along with their children.  To my brother-in laws, Fred and Vern it was wonderful spending time with you guys.  We had a very nice boat ride with Vern and Nancy on the lake even though it was cut short by the weather.