Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
Bruce the Spruce wasn’t the only celebrity who drew shoppers to H. C. Pranges in the 1960s. The Packer wives did too. An elegant department store with a fifth floor restaurant that looked out over the Fox River, H.C. Pranges boasted a talking tree that greeted holiday shoppers. Bruce the Spruce answered kids when they [...]
I jogged from Minnesota to Wisconsin last week, which was not nearly as impressive as the town from which I launched my little jaunt. Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota, lies just across the Wisconsin border. A river town, it’s full of history, wit and ice cream. How could you not love a town that has [...]
I’m not sure there’s a more perfect setting for a 250th birthday bash than the Bonduel Fourth of July parade. Cheese flew like confetti, sausage did too. Uncle Sam held court from his float, and Benjamin Franklin’s proud turkey did too. It was a glorious juxtaposition of patriotism and glee. A man balanced himself casually [...]
There is no better metaphor for summer than a sun-warmed strawberry fresh off the vine. Maybe you pop that first one of the season into your mouth while you’re still in the field. Its sweet burst of flavor reminds you of last summer — the lazy floats, campfires, music festivals, yoga in the park, crisp [...]
My daughter Katherine and I are so excited to announce that our book, "Lambeau Ladies: The boundary-breaking women behind Lombardi's Packers" will be released August 4th. Our project, which includes a six-episode podcast, celebrates all our favorite things -- admirable women, lifelong friendships, abiding love stories, and the greatest franchise in the history of the [...]
