Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
Everything I love about June — the fresh breezes, the long walks, the ice cream, the painted toe nails, the burgers, the sunshine, the joy — is even better when Margo comes to town. Grandchildren make this old world sparkle. Ours arrived yesterday, fresh off the blessed gift of an Allegiant Air direct flight from [...]
I love purple season. When the purple flowers arrive, they haul summer in their wake. They whisper, "Come! Taste! See!" from their perches above tangy chives and sweet clover. Purple plants give us pause, their sweet scent draws us in, their precious petals offer poignant promise. No matter how busy your day is, you have [...]
We kicked off summer yesterday with a float down the frigid waters of the Oconto River. Say what you will about us Wisconsinites, but we've never let a little unseasonable chill spoil our fun. So, wanting to set a tone for the epic summer of 2025, in we went, Captain Allnut and me. (And, if [...]
Last Saturday, following some spring cleaning at our cabin, we treated ourselves to a night on the town. When the town is Cecil, that night often begins with Double Bubble, a lively social hour involving two-for-one drinks and friendly banter. One of us could swap stories all night. The other likes to chat a little [...]
Did you ever have houseguests who were so charming you didn’t mind that they popped back to visit every time you put fresh sheets on the guest room bed? A friend who made every day a party and convinced you to play hooky so easily you hardly recognized yourself? Well, that’s how I feel about [...]