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How do you like Wisconsin now?

October 3, 2023October 4, 2023by Another Slice6 Comments on How do you like Wisconsin now?
How do you like Wisconsin now?

Every now and then, Wisconsin whips open its front door, sweeps its arm out over all that glorious scenery and yells, "How do you like me now?" And we lucky residents whoop in response, dash outside and soak in all the sunshine, color and delicious fresh air we can. These past few days have been [...]

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An abundance of son-shine

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023by Another Slice1 Comment on An abundance of son-shine
An abundance of son-shine

I have enjoyed a bumper crop of sons during my tenure as a parent and I am a far, far better person due to their influence. From my six-and-counting sons, I have learned how to blend a tasty dressing, defend a relentless three-point shooter, sing a college fight song, celebrate an obscure holiday, dance the [...]

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You can’t have wanted it to end like that

September 13, 2023by Another Slice2 Comments on You can’t have wanted it to end like that
You can’t have wanted it to end like that

Well, you can't have wanted it to end like that. No matter how mad you were at Aaron Rodgers for his vaccination stance, or his ayahuasca promotion, or the way he seemed to shed his surliness like a fat-tailed gecko and emerge all spiffed up and shiny for his New York debut, you can't have [...]

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Sprinting to the finish line of a Wisconsin summer

September 3, 2023September 4, 2023by Another SliceLeave a Comment on Sprinting to the finish line of a Wisconsin summer
Sprinting to the finish line of a Wisconsin summer

With a lingering to-do list and just days to spare, we sprinted to the finish line of our Wisconsin summer. First, we needed to get to a beach. “A real beach,” our five-year old sternly said. “One with waves and sand.” We found just the place right where it has always been, calmly waiting for [...]

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Take me to the river

August 24, 2023August 25, 2023by Another SliceLeave a Comment on Take me to the river
Take me to the river

In the middle of a challenging week, we stole some love and peace. We got them from a place flowing with both -- the river that runs along our property up north. It only took an hour or two for the river to work its magic, and we returned to our busy lives with fresh [...]

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