Memories Without a Plan
So last week Number 4 turned 17. We have this whole tradition we do around everyone’s birthday. There is the regular “Happy Birthday”...
Snow Day Memories
On Wednesday of this week, our school district called off school for incredibly low wind chill factors. I totally get is as I wouldn’t my...
Holiday Observations: Traditions, Memories, and Doing the Right Thing
Thankfully for me Christmas morning doesn’t start as early as it used to. Either the kids have all gotten older and like to sleep as...
The Rotary Phone Cord is No More
Recently my mom passed away after almost a 2 year stretch in hospice care. Since then I have been back to my childhood home several...
Four Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed…Back-to-School Transition Time
The song about little monkeys kept running through my head this morning… four little monkeys, jumping on the bed, and one fell of and...
Celebrating the Silver Anniversary with Johnny Dogs in the North Woods
We celebrated the silver anniversary – the big two-five milestone – with waterfalls instead of silver, hot dogs in place of a gourmet...
The Silence, the Setting and the Sentimental Dad
So Tuesday will mark Kori and my 25thwedding anniversary. Over the years, my wife has commented that I am not romantic. My response,...
Legacy in a Junk Drawer: A Plea to Go Through Your Stuff Now
After sifting though 56 years of receipts, photos and treasured memories, I plead with you to take action now, and leave a legacy that...
Photos: The Window to the Past
If you have been following us these past few weeks, you know that we are just finishing 2 graduations the past two weekends. It is hard...
