Mansfield Mass Here
I’m not originally from Mansfield; my family had relocated from Walpole, Ma when I was about 8 years old. Never the less, I consider Mansfield my hometown and have many fond memories growing up in such a quaint, family-oriented atmosphere. After many years living in Massachusetts, I relocated to Lakeland, Fl. Although I love the “laid-back” lifestyle of [...]
Have You Ever Been Out Of The United States? Try County Kerry Ireland
August 28, 2008 by Tracey · Leave a Comment
I had the opportunity to go to Ireland last February to visit my mother. She’s originally from Ireland. My mom
A Beautiful Peaceful Place To Go Off-Season
moved to the US when she was 18. She ended up having 3 kids (including me), raised us and went back. From the moment my plane touched down (5+ hour [...]
McKeel Academy ran out of food?!?
August 23, 2008 by Tracey · Leave a Comment
This past week, we received a phone call from a friend of the family as she was leaving school. She was complaining how hungry she was.
She had eaten a well-balanced breakfast and headed off to another day of her Senior year at McKeel Academy. When it came time for her lunch break at school, she [...]
Kathleen High School makes Freshman wear “FIRE” shirt.
August 23, 2008 by Tracey · 2 Comments
Kathleen High School has implemented the FIRE program. FIRE is an acronym for “Freshman Inspired by Rigorous and Relevant Education”. (I am by far a great speller, but shouldn’t it be “FIRRE”?) All Freshman are now required to wear a “FIRE” T-shirt.
When I first heard about the new program, I immediately thought of the movie [...]
Philly Cheese Steak…made with STEAK, not Roast Beef
Since relocated from New England a few years ago, I have found it virtually impossible to find an “out-of-this-world” steak and cheese sandwich. It seems every restaurant, sandwich shop and deli uses roast beef for their steak and cheese. Is there anywhere in Lakeland to get a steak and cheese sandwich made with shaved steak [...]
