Note: I wrote this piece before the tragic events unfolded at the Waukesha parade last week and I considered dumping it in the face of such inexplicable heartache. I'm still not sure posting it is the right thing to do, but I want to acknowledge all the hard work that went into last Saturday's event [...]
Just when the world was starting to feel impossibly cruel and full of depressing news, along comes a story of hope and generosity that will restore your faith in both humanity and God. Treat yourself to the following story, shared exactly as beautifully written by and with permission from Cami Noffke, told in two eloquent [...]
Christmas does not knock gently on our front door, it kicks it wide open like a tipsy old friend saying just a little too loudly, "Oh My God! I've missed you!!!" It comes at us like a bear hug in a crowded grocery store, the kind you see coming out of the corner of your [...]
Gratitude grows like an English popover, it spills over in a explosion of warmth and flavor and requires very few ingredients. I thought about that yesterday during our Thanksgiving dinner, which was missing some of our favorite people but still full of rich, buttery food and joy. We were thankful for moments -- a vigorous [...]
I wrote a piece about Appleton's kick off to the holiday season that took place Saturday. Light Up Appleton felt like a Hallmark Christmas movie come to life, complete with impossibly cute children, festive coffee stands, carolers, games, holiday markets and Mrs. Claus. I'm so grateful to everyone who worked so hard to put that [...]