This is my 1,924th post on this blog, and my last, at least for a while.
I am taking a sabbatical because I have some other writing that deserves my full attention. For that project, a partnership with my daughter Katherine, we have interviewed some very generous storytellers and we want to honor them as expediently and eloquently as we can.
So, I’m stepping away from this blog that I’ve hosted for 13 years and I do it with such genuine gratitude for all of you.
In all of those years and with each of those posts I have experienced nothing but kindness and support.
Even when you don’t agree with me, you offer your opinions without rancor. Would that the world could operate as kindly and wittily as the comment section of this blog.
You let me reminisce about my maternal glory days and a childhood I really enjoyed. Together, we cheered on the Packers, a Croatian soccer team, the Appleton North football team, my sister’s granddaughter Shakeela and all the other athletes we discovered along the way.
You all never said a negative word when Molly’s potato cookie recipe produced a decently delicious pastry hot out of the oven that became nearly inedible when it cooled. And, unchastened, that 13-year old chef developed into one of the finest and most creative bakers we know. Thank you for that early support.
I really loved writing about the world’s best little city and all the cool restaurants, bakeries, candy shops and businesses we have here.
Together we all fought to save the Erb Park pool and get the lights put back on the City Park tree. We didn’t change the world but we sure kept it fun.
Thank you for supporting my sister Kathy through her miraculous cancer journey and for receiving the other stories about my family and friends so cheerfully.
I know I have other stories I want to share and they’ll probably find their way into this space again.
For now, though, I just wanted to explain that I’m taking an extended break and that I am so very grateful to all of you for your friendship and support here.
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Thank you Laura for years of laughter and tears.
Thanks for following along with me all these years!
Congrats! I’m happy for you but sad because I only recently discovered your blog – especially posts about Erb Park and tribute to Connie. We lived on Drew St across from Roosevelt for 20 years and your blog has been such a cool way to reconnect and reminisce. Thank you and hope you return after your next project!!
Thank you! Once an Erb Park neighbor, always an Erb Park neighbor 😁
Thank YOU! What a pleasure it has been to be invited to read your column. Can’t wait to read your next project.
Thank you! We’re making good progress on it!
I’m so glad you found it! Connie was a treasure and so is this neighborhood. I’m looking forward to writing about it again.
Good for you! Enjoy your time off and we wish you the best! I have enjoyed your stories and your work since we met in Cuba. I will miss your stories. Best to you and your family, your Texas friend, John
Thanks John! That Cuba trip was cool and you are too. Thanks for following my blog!
Good for you! Just to let you I enjoyed all the wonderful posts. Please consider adding some recipes from the storytelling in your new writings.
Blessings,
Kay
Will do. Thanks Kay!
On to the next thing!!! You go girl!
Thanks Susie!
Wishing you and Katherine all the best on your joint project. We’ll miss your enjoyable blogs of course, and look forward to future ones once you feel comfortable coming back. It’s been a blast reading them. 👍🤗
Thank you for reading them!
Thank you for letting us all into your world. I enjoyed every post. I started following this blog because I was a big fan of your dad’s, and the variety of your posts, and your relentlessly cheerful and positive tone hooked me immediately. All the best to you and your family.
Thank you so much! (I’m a big fan of my dad too 🙂
What a cool opportunity to work on a project with Katherine! Thank you for being an example of the power of positivity and for filling my heart several times a week. God Bless you.
Thank you so much Laura for all the wonderful posts and your positive outlook on life. You see things in your daily life that many of us miss. Your recent one on Crocus Friends is one of my all time favorites and I read it often. I think of you and your blog as an incredible crocus in my life. I will miss it but can’t wait to see your next project (maybe next spring 🙂 when the crocuses arrive again). And thanks for all you have done to advocate for Foster Care. Basically – you rock!!!
You rock too, Crocus Friend 🙂 Thank you so much!
What a cool opportunity to work with Katherine. You are a shining example of the power of positivity and a gentle reminder of the goodness in people. Thank you for filling my heart on a regular basis. God Bless you and Mitch and your family.
Thank you Margi! I really appreciate all your support with this blog. These really kind comments made me sad when I saw them because I worried I was making a mistake. I’m so thankful for them though.
Thank you for the gift of YOU! Take all the time you need to create beautiful, new things!
Thank you so much Debbie!
Thank you so much for all of yourself and your family you’ve shared. Laughter, tears – you ‘ve captured it all. Good luck to you in your next venture. See you around 🎄City Park!
Thank you so much!
You will be missed, however, I am thrilled to (hopefully) hear about your future endeavors! Sounds very exciting! Thank YOU for all the positivity, smiles and ponderings you brought out in me and so many of your readers! Will miss you, Laura!
Thank you Kerry! Thanks for reading them.
Thanks go to you, Laura, for masterfully engaging us with the written word to share your stories, experiences and wisdom. My best to you and Katherine as you journey into your next endeavor. Beth
Thank you so much Beth!
I never comment, but I’ve been a constant reader since the days of “Me and MollyB”. You never failed to help me smile :). Hope the next project is an enormous success, and a fantastic experience ❤️
Nelda! Thank you! I saw this comment when you posted it but I didn’t respond because it immediately made me regret that I was stopping. Thank you friend 🙂
An enormous thanks to you Laura for your amazing gift of writing and sharing your stories in life!
Good luck on your next chapter…with Katherine.
See you in the “hood”💐
Thank you!
Laura, you will be missed! Your humor, your kindness, your empathy, your insights on life, all of you will be missed! Thanks for making my life a little bit better just reading about your outlook on life. Good luck with your project with Katherine! Wishing all the best always!
Thank you! I really appreciate your comments. I always looked forward to reading them when I saw you had posted.
awww…. You have been such a faithful writer unlike me, who has to “get in the mood” first. I will miss reading your columns — even though some of those are binged when I get behind.
Thank you for reading them and binging them and being such a kind support.