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If you are from the northern half of our country, you probably already know what a cribbage board looks like.  But even if you’re not from these parts, you might be familiar with it.  I used to consider cribbage a rather old-school game enjoyed exclusively by Midwesterners.  Apparently, however, cribbage is experiencing a surge in… Continue reading Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes you get deplaned.

Well, friends, here we are. Smack dab in the middle of August.  Everywhere we turn, the cries of “Where did summer go?” echo in our ears.  Folks are taking off for final vacations and squeezing the last bit of fun from summer, much like squirting that last dab of sunscreen from the tube. Moms are… Continue reading T.G.I.August!

I get the feeling my husband isn’t entirely comfortable with me mentioning him in these blog posts. I probably get that feeling because he has told me so. But how could I not write about him?  After all, they say to write what you know.  And what I know is him. I know what he… Continue reading What I Know

I love Winneconne, Wisconsin. It is my adopted hometown. And although I may never be a true local, my kids will be. They will have deep roots and lifelong friends, because we made the decision to move to Winneconne to raise our family. We wanted to land someplace safe, someplace small, yet also full of… Continue reading Winneconne – We Like It Where?

I arrived late to the podcast party.  And, man, was I missing out.  Who knew that behind that little purple “Podcast” icon on my phone lived such a wealth of information and entertainment?  Answer: Almost everyone, other than me. Why were you all trying to hide this world of goodness from me? No matter what… Continue reading Better Late Than Never

I love to cook. I enjoy trying new recipes and feeding my family.  But breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week is still a daunting task.  Especially in summer, when two growing kids are asking for snacks or “second suppers” or dessert every time I turn around.  If they aren’t sleeping, they are eating. … Continue reading Chef Ryan

Back when we lived in town, my dear husband Dan and I decided to try our hand at gardening.  So he built a couple of 4-foot square raised garden beds in our side yard. In that space, I produced tomatoes, peas, green beans, peppers, zucchini, broccoli, cucumber, and carrots. A regular cornucopia.     It was… Continue reading The Garden (Alternate Title: What Did I Get Myself Into?)

Whenever a member of our family declares a “family hug,” we all must stop whatever we are doing IMMEDIATELY, and we come together for a four-way hug.  (It’s actually a five-way hug if you count our Goldendoodle, Pearl. Even though she isn’t a human, she is a person, so she is included. Going forward, I… Continue reading The Family Huggle?

I like shoes.  But pretty ones.  Or at least shoes that kinda match my clothes. I’m not especially girly, but I’m not really a down-and-dirty type, either. I mean, I chose to go to law school.  I love to write.  I am far more apt to use my brain than my hands to get something done.  So… Continue reading These Boots Were Made for Working

“Not all superheroes have capes, some have teaching degrees.”  – Author Unknown Seeing as it’s Teacher Appreciation Week, it only makes sense to express my gratitude for the fantastic educators my kids have had the good fortune to learn from so far.  My children have been blessed with warm and talented teachers from pre-school up… Continue reading Have You Thanked a Teacher Today?