Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
The lessons shuffle steadily, through generations and decks of cards. You can be young at heart, they say, but for criminy sakes, don't lead with hearts if you're the picker. Obviously. Saturday afternoon, my husband Vince joined a merry band of Sheepshead players whose founders first formed an alliance at Southside Junior High 85 years [...]
We spent a sunny Sunday in one of Wisconsin's most underrated cities and discovered yet another reason to love Sheboygan. Known as the "Malibu of the Midwest," Sheboygan offers premier wind surfing year-round. It's also, and most importantly, my father in-law's birthplace and, to certain of his offspring, the sheepshead capital of the world. A [...]
Every now and then, you get to feel a little like Alice in Wonderland as you make your way through this old world. I did Saturday afternoon when I found myself wandering through one of the most beautiful, whimsical gardens I'd ever seen. And, like Alice, I stumbled onto the whole scene quite by accident. [...]
Fog rolled in off the great lake as we drove south, a trio of cool cats in search of a wood fired pie. Muted Christmas lights lent a festive air, though the actual holiday had long since passed. "What gives?" said Molly coolly from the backseat as she reapplied her ruby red lipstick and shook [...]