I saw a bunch of brave little sprouts yesterday, a couple of bare-legged joggers and the sun shining on our dinner table -- all signs that spring had popped into Wisconsin Even though she's a fickle, fleeting guest, spring ushers in such a welcome boost of optimism that I'm glad to see her every time. [...]
We hauled out an old picnic table for an impromptu driveway picnic yesterday to celebrate the prodigal sun...and Vinnie Both returned to Wisconsin this weekend and turned an ordinary Sunday into a party. When it comes to weather, we Wisconsinites are the most grateful people I know. All over Appleton people greeted the 56 degree [...]
I lent my camera to a four-year old yesterday and enjoyed the opportunity to see the world through his talented eyes. Happily, that world is chock full of joy. Our little friend Miles and his littler sister Lily hung out with us at our cabin and we all had a great time enjoying all the things [...]
Wednesday morning began smugly for me as I strolled out of my house with a full schedule of appointments, work, yoga and some socializing ahead. I especially felt pleased with myself about my 8:20 appointment for my way overdue mammogram. My procrastination in the face of so many friends and family members who battled breast [...]
Sometimes, you can hear the pictures you take. I look at this picture I took two years ago of my son Charlie and I can still hear the evening's happy clamor -- the clink of ice cubes against festive margarita glasses, the Saturday post-show chatter, the scrape of shared plates across the restaurant table. "Anyone [...]