Neighborhoods change as naturally as the seasons. Families move in, children grow up and people (except for me) move on. Because we bought our house from my parents, my family has lived in our house for more than 50 years! In that time we have met all kinds of wonderful neighbors, friendly folks who never [...]
The best pies are layered with fruit, sugar and interesting stories, just like the one our son Charlie sent his dad for his birthday. The first layer is the gift and the fact that a thoughtful son in New Jersey sent a pie from Miami to his dad in Wisconsin. Dads can be a tough [...]
We followed an eagle into summer last night and could not be more grateful for the guidance. As is our reflex, we sprinted north when we realized we had the opportunity and plunked our tubes in the Oconto River as soon as we arrived. Soon after, a majestic bald eagle swooped overhead and beckoned us [...]
The littlest member of our household likes to dream big. He often dresses like a superhero. We’ll find him near his toy bin, carefully pulling his new Iron Man gloves, elbow and knee pads over his Spiderman costume. It’s painstaking work for preschool fingers to navigate but, in this particular project, he is very patient [...]
My son Vinnie and daughter in-law Danni discovered a little slice of Italy right here in Wisconsin and we couldn't be more thrilled for them (and for us). Located on the coast of Lake Pepin, the Villa Bellezza winery offers everything one might expect in an Italian winery -- lush vineyards, a cobblestone courtyard, delicious [...]