Friends,

Welcome to the New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are ready to take on the Michigan winter.

I don’t consider myself overly techie, but I also don’t think I’m too far behind the times. So, when I received an Apple Watch as a gift, I had no idea what this would mean.

Understand: I grew up watching the Jetsons, Wonder Woman and ALF. We have some amazing technology these days, but I’m still disappointed I don’t have a jetpack.

I was a little floored with my new watch. I had no idea all the things it can do. It even tells me when to breathe. But the most surprising feature to me is the ability to take phone calls ON A WATCH.

I was putting in a load of laundry and my watch started ringing. My husband and I looked around to see who stepped on a kids’ toy only to figure out it was my wrist. I answered it and we talked to a telemarketer for a while just because IT WAS ON A WATCH.

This thing is straight out of the campy Batman show from my childhood. POW! If only it did the laundry.

Bring in the New Year strong.

Rebecca

Froze Creamery Opens

On Dec. 31, Froze Creamery opened in Downtown Clawson. The new treat locale features ice cream, bubble tea and other frozen treats. Stop by and give them a try:  230 S. Main. Between Due Venti and Frittata.

Stitching for Inner Peace

This popular class at The Yarn Stop will be an exploration of how you can use knitting or crochet to learn how to relax, gain perspective, and move through the daily challenges we all face.

The four-week class begins Thursday, Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. The class fee is $40.