Our daughter Molly regularly makes magic from the mundane. Armed with her grandpa’s vintage wicker tackle box, she forages much of her food from around her neighborhood. What makes this habit of hers even more impressive is that she lives in the heart of one of the midwest’s largest cities. She finds extraordinary treasures in [...]
Today, at 11:15 (UTC) an astronomical phenomenon will occur that will result in 99% of the earth's population experiencing sunlight. Also, today at 11:37 (CST) Charlie Biskupic turns 35-years old. Coincidence? Hardly. I think the whole world should be sunny on the day my oldest son celebrates his birthday. It sure felt that way the [...]
A handmade card I received with my chocolate chip pancakes set the tone for my mid-week, mid-ish decade, mid-century birthday. "Have a good ball of love," it read and, lucky me, I did. My ball of love grew like an April snowball in Wisconsin, shaped by pudgy fingers and delivered with joy. By the end [...]
The Neverending Story Teller knows the best way to make two little people feel less scared in their new home is to turn them into superheroes just before they dream. So, speaking gently, he weaves a nightly tale about a barn fire and two hero brothers who live in neighboring towns and reunite to save [...]
A few weeks ago I called to check in on my mom because I had heard about some awful weather that was pummeling the area just south of where she stays during the winter. "I'm fine," she said. "I'm just waiting for this wind to die down so I can take my walk." To be [...]