Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I'll always remember Christmas 2025 as the year I accidentally made three cakes (plus two pies and some cookies). I'll remember it for a lot of other sweet reasons too. We're always so grateful when family comes to town, because it isn't always easy for them to get here. Our poor daughter Molly said she [...]
My daughter Katherine has been mothering people since she was old enough to sling her little toddler arm around anyone within her wingspan in need of a little pick-me-up. Strict with her brothers Charlie and Vinnie, and sweet with her baby sister Molly, Katherine has raised us all. So, I was thrilled (embarrassing so) when [...]
My daughter Katherine got married this summer under an old oak tree, a logistical, meteorological and dendrological triumph. I don't know much about trees, but I do know the one Katherine has had her eye on since she was a child is very, very old. I worried it might not live long enough to preside [...]
We spent World Kindness Day with some of the nicest people we know. Our daughter Katherine and her friend Hillary wrapped up their book tour last night with a big ole lovefest at Gibson Community Music Hall. The love they sent out from that stage rolled out with their notes and jokes, and it bounced [...]
I swung through the Wisconsinest store in town yesterday on my way to a quick and cheesy interlude. Founded 85 years ago, Simon’s Cheese is the perfect snack or stock up shop for anyone craving a Wisconsin snack. I’d been to Simon’s Cheese many, many times over the years for various cheese purchases. I even [...]