Nafi's Springwood Cafe, Kenosha, WI

It's a tradition of fairly recent vintage, but that's how they all start out, isn't it? This morning on our way out of Kenosha following the wedding of Vince and Amanda Montemurro, we gathered with family at Nafi's Springwood Cafe for a late breakfast.

Though not everyone was able to make it, those who did enjoyed coffee, comity, and comfort with companionable companions. As is our wont. Well, most of us, anyway.

My steak and eggs were very steak-and-eggsy, and a tasty conclusion to our visit. We got on the road around 12:30 (Eastern time) and were home at 6:10. It was a great visit and is, as always, great to be home again.

Infusino's, Racine WI

Last night's reception following the wedding of Vince and Amanda Montemurro took place at Infusino's Banquet Hall in Racine, WI.


The festivities started at 5:30 and continued through the evening.


The food was excellent, and of course the company was exquisite.


A wrap-around two-tiered head table hosted the wedding party:


The lovely Robin and I left at about 10 pm to get our three grandchildren to bed and allow their parents to party a little longer with the bride and groom. We just barely managed to stay awake long enough to get them asleep!


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Haman/Montemurro Wedding, Kenosha WI

It's my honor today to read Scripture in the wedding of my nephew Vince Montemurro to the wonderful Amanda Haman.


The wedding venue is Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Kenosha, WI.


My companion for the day is my grandson, Miles. He's behaving himself admirably.


It's going to be a fine day!

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Location:62nd St,Kenosha,United States

Red Onion Cafe, Racine, WI

The lovely Robin and I were blessed to participate in a wedding rehearsal today for the impending nuptials of Vince Montemurro and Amanda Haman, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.


Following the rehearsal, we enjoyed another fine dining experience (the first was a couple years ago at Ryne and Kelly Montemurro's wedding) at the Red Onion Cafe in downtown Racine.


The food was excellent: fish, chicken, broccoli, and mashed potatoes, with caramel apple cheesecake for dessert.


The staff did an outstanding job with a large crowd.


Occurring on the NFL's opening night as it did, the majority of the assembled company of roughly a bajillion people sported Packers jerseys, with lonely Saints, Vikings, and Bengals (yours truly) jerseys intermingled.

Thanks to Ron and Mariruth Montemurro for their exquisite hospitality, and to the bride and groom for their kind welcome.

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A New Cincinnati Area Tradition

The lovely Robin and I have been having a great time visiting with Don, my oldest brother, and his wife Arvilla this week.

Anytime they visit, of course, we make a point to enjoy Cincinnati chili together. Often we'll also visit Graeter's and LaRosa's, too. This time, however, Robin and I took them to Walt's Barbecue in Hamilton, which is perhaps the newest Cincinnati pleasure. Walt's other locations are Colerain and Harrison.

The ribs, pulled pork, fried potatoes and other down-home delicacies offered at Walt's are top notch. It has become a favorite for Robin and me.

Culinary Delights in the Hoosier State

The lovely Robin and I enjoyed a beautiful time with dear friends tonight at the home of Jim and Carolyn Seal, between the metropoli of Mixerville and Brookville, Indiana.

In the course of the evening, while I was sitting next to my friend John Cole, his loving wife served him a culinary concoction that amazed and intrigued me. John, who is both a gourmet and gourmand, praised this combination of chocolate cake, baked beans, and sliced onions as something special. Incredulous, I had just enough time to snap a photo before he dispatched it in no time at all.

While the meal and the company was uniformly exquisite, this may be the thing that most sticks in my memory. I hope not, but it probably will.

A Late Summer Midsummer Night's Dream

The lovely Robin and I enjoyed a perfect late summer performance of Shakespeare in the Park tonight, at Seasongood Pavilion in Cincinnati's beautiful Eden Park.

This evening's performance was the first of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's scheduled offerings of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the weather couldn't have been better. We enjoyed front row seats and a fried chicken picnic while we watched. Live Theatah, Fine Dining, Exquisite Company: what could be better?

The cast of Darnell Pierre Benjamin, Ian Bond, Cary Davenport, Miranda McGee, Jolin Polasek, and Maggie Lou Rader gave a delightful and varied performance of one of the Bard's most popular plays.

The free Shakespeare in the Park performances continue through September 25 at various locations in and around Cincinnati. Check out the full schedule here.