Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
You would not believe the shenanigans we had to pull to yank our beloved Packers across that soggy finish line yesterday. First, we sacrificed our firstborn son to the raucous crowd at MetLife Stadium. Charlie and his friends sat through that drizzly mess. He wore his 77 jersey and Wisconsin BRAT hat, both of which [...]
Our youngest Lambeau Lady came back to town this week, along with her mom and dad. She's been keeping us company these past few days and, of course, we're having a blast. Meanwhile, we're gearing up for another round of book signings and appearances in support of our new book and podcast, Lambeau Ladies: The [...]
I took a long walk Saturday afternoon and thought about how delightful simple pleasures can be. That my walk took place in the middle of a river made both the simplicity and the delight more evident. Have you ever strolled up a river and let the cool current massage your old achy muscles? I did [...]
If you want to see a genuine hero in action, watch retired NFL running back Chris Johnson handle an incredibly poignant interview on Good Morning America. The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year literally and eloquently speaks with his eyes as he describes his swift and brutal journey through ALS. Then, read the letter [...]
I am drawn annually to the column Leonard Pitts wrote in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. A Pulitzer Prize winning author, Pitts wrote eloquently on a day that rendered nearly everyone else speechless. I used his piece for years in my high school journalism classes as an example of excellence under pressure. I'll link [...]
