I always knew my college roommate Teri was destined for great things. While I idly scanned ids at the recreation center to earn college spending money, Teri kept the books for Gimbels, a large department store in Milwaukee. I always marvelled that such a sophisticated store had a 21-year old bookkeeper. She earned an engineering [...]
By measures of kindness and cleverness, I have the world's very best friends. Their influence on my life flows generationally and my family and I are grateful for them every day. A few weeks ago, for instance, I received an invitation to attend a College Care Package Party. Brilliant, am I right? Similar to a [...]
Although Molly B's name is no longer part of this blog, her presence definitely is. It wafts up the stairs of our house trailing delicious smells from the oven. It rests lightly on a new cutting board, patiently cooling while we stand near, forks at the ready, drooling. Molly has been home on winter break [...]
We're midway through the week and already Molly has whipped up a batch of scones, a loaf of crusty white bread, a pan of chocolate macaroons, and a chicken picnic pie. It's Spring Bake with Molly B and I need to pump up my workouts or loosen my belt. A self-described "stress-baker", Molly also likes [...]
In my waning hours of active motherhood, I am sipping tea and listening to tender echoes. Later today, we will pack up Molly’s things and drive our youngest child to college. Avid cooks, we understand that each has its place in the human palate, but I vehemently disagree with those who call this moment bittersweet. [...]