I just made sourdough waffles for breakfast. If you ask me if I would prefer pancakes or waffles, I would have to take a good waffle any day. The slight crunch and the little holes that fill with butter and syrup just can’t be beaten. I don’t care for the thick, cakiness of the Belgian waffle. I prefer an old-fashioned... READ MORE >
They say every picture tells a story. Well in my case every story paints a picture. People have asked me how I remember all these tales from my childhood to share with you. I don’t really know where the stories come from but I often see themes, “snapshots,” pictures that weren’t actually taken, because there only a few photos were... READ MORE >
The Z word. You all know it. By now it’s an entire season… ZUCKINNI SEASON. No I didn’t misspell it, I just combined Zuckhini with yuck and there you have it, Zuckinni! Blea! This vegetable and I have had a long standoff that began when I was about 5 and my parents were the “clean your plate” parents of the... READ MORE >
The best thing about summer in a small town is the traditional gatherings. Here in Annandale the Fourth of July is celebrated over five days with a carnival, parade and great music (thank you to the Fabulous Armadillos). It’s basically the same in Cook County only in Grand Marais the traditional gathering is Fisherman’s Picnic, which is also celebrated over... READ MORE >
Summer is just a few short weeks from being over and I have not heard once from my boys that they are bored…why? Because I like to let them play. Summer is a time to spend with your friends making lifelong memories. They are busy with their friends, soaking up the sun, enjoying the lake, pontooning, kayaking, swimming, playing basketball... READ MORE >
I was born and raised in a small town thinking the entire time that I couldn’t wait to move to a BIG city. In the city, I could go to movies whenever I wanted and not have to drive 85 miles one way to get there. I could shop for some stores 24 hours a day and drive around for... READ MORE >
I am writing this on Father’s Day so by the time you read it you might think, too late, maybe next year, but I have to tell you, celebrating your dad doesn’t have to wait for the third Sunday of June. I grew up celebrating Father’s Day with homemade cards and fun gifts for my dad. Mostly a bag of... READ MORE >
I recently read a Facebook post about a mother’s struggle for her chronically ill daughter. I say struggle because I know no better word for it. Having dealt with chronic illness for almost four years now I understand that the struggle is real. I have made numerous modifications in my life that keep my illness at bay as much as... READ MORE >
I’d like to pose this question to you: can banana bread build a bridge? Before you say no, because you are thinking in a literal sense, it’s too soft, who could drive on it, it would probable crash like a house of cards…. what if it was used to build a bridge of communication or a bridge of friendship? A-ha,... READ MORE >
My baby was due August 17, 1993. The week before I had everything ready. Being my first baby I thought a due date was a due date. I kept my end of the bargain but the baby had other ideas. I tried everything. I walked around Lake Harriet every day. I had slowed to a 20-minute mile but I thought... READ MORE >
