I spent some time repairing my love lights last night, because it feels like the way forward in this country starts right here, in our own homes. So, I choose light and love. As a symbol of that, I dug the very gross spider webs out of my lights, replaced the batteries and a few [...]
Tag: Pandemic
Small pox, big celebrations and treasured friends
Our favorite ballroom dancer turns 90 tomorrow and, if you think she is even mildly daunted at the prospect of hitting that milestone in the midst of a pandemic, you don't know the unflappable Janet Mahr. She and her husband of 64-years kicked off their lives together in the midst of a local pandemic when, [...]
Five things I hope outlast this pandemic
Like all of you, I can't wait to get the all-clear on this pandemic, to travel freely, hug at will, workout in a gym, visit my friends and host my family without worrying about infecting anyone. But, there are a few pandemic-related things I hope stick around long after COVID-19 ceases to be a threat. [...]
Dear Wisconsin friends
Once in a blue moon
Once in a blue moon, you might find yourself trapped in your dining room by a global pandemic, slightly chilled from a whisper of winter still hanging around outside, and fighting an annoying urge to feel sorry for yourself. If you're lucky enough to live in the sweetest city in the world, you might, then, [...]