Category Archives: I Remember When… (my OWN stories)

Memories and vignettes, true stories old or recent.

When the Inn is Even Better Than the Event

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Y’all… we just got back from “Eroica California,” a historic cycling event in Cambria, California. And did we EVER pick the best place to stay! We’ve participated in big cycling rallies before, and Problem One is always parking. A little … Continue reading →

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Ingredient-Free Baking

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Since I’m trying to dial back the starch and sugar in my diet, and have a bunch of family members with restrictions, I often prowl for recipes. I found one especially promising dessert online. No sugar or grain? Why, that … Continue reading →

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Over-Charged… or, Night of the Zombie Phone

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Just in time for the new year… another terrifying tale about my maladjusted appliances. Or, in this case, electronics. Whatever. They’re all in cahoots. I don’t turn my phone off very often. Instead, I just silence the ringer when I … Continue reading →

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Of Figs and Peppers

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Jan C. Johnson

“Write what you know,” goes the usual advice. So… I’m writing this series of short humorous novels. I’ve mentioned before that the stories take place in Palestine, Texas, which happens to be my home town. I set some key events … Continue reading →

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Tuscany on Two Wheels

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Jan C. Johnson

Last time, I promised to tell you all about our Ciclismo Classico bicycle tour in Italy, besides just the amazing food and guides and lodging and cappuccinos. Here’s the bike garage at Il Mollinello, our guide Sandro’s home / B&B … Continue reading →

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Time Traveling

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Jan C. Johnson

Greetings, friends! So, our big adventure this fall was our first-ever trip to Europe. Call us ambitious, but we’d booked an 8-day bicycle tour for the first week of October… then our older son got stationed in Germany and moved … Continue reading →

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