A perfect Saturday afternoon in New Jersey

A perfect Saturday afternoon in New Jersey

On a perfect Saturday afternoon in New Jersey we walked our three-year old granddaughter to the park. Her neighborhood juxtaposes history and progress in ways that will blow your mind if you stop to think about it. (I’m still thinking about it). Cobblestones peak out from an uneven sidewalk in a city first settled in [...]

Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles — Grandparenting is the best

Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles — Grandparenting is the best

I think I will never get over the miracle of grandparenthood. I am extra thrilled right now to be able to enjoy back-to back snuggles with my little LA taco, and my two New Jersey bagels. We’re having a glorious time. The taco came to Wisconsin for two whole weeks and she gamely traveled nearly [...]

The magic of summer in Wisconsin

The magic of summer in Wisconsin

I hope the magic of summer in Wisconsin lures my granddaughters back again and again. I want the slow drift of campfire smoke to tickle their memory, and the sticky taste of S’mores to linger long after the last log burns. I’d like the little red train that chugged us through Bay Beach to show [...]

Ode to my co-writer during our launch

Ode to my co-writer during our launch

My daughter Katherine called me three years ago with an idea. She wanted us to write a book together about the Packer wives during the Glory Years. She suggested we produce a companion podcast as well. Of course, I said yes. Katherine lives more than 1000 miles away from me and I look forward to [...]