September 23, 2019

Norfolk. Orlando. Tampa. Milwaukee.

This morning I am flying to Orlando for a 3-day visit with my kids and grandkids.  I get to stay with my dear friend and co-grandma, Sheri Hawley, so I am going to be doubly blessed. On Thursday, I’ll fly from Tampa to Milwaukee and then drive to Portage, WI to spend five days.  In the meantime, I’ll start your week off with a little bit…

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September 18, 2019

Zero to Thirty.

Automobile ads always make a big deal about how quickly a particular vehicle can go from 0-60.  As impressive as those numbers may be, they can’t begin to compete with the speed in which a newborn son goes from 0-30. …

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September 16, 2019

The Sunday Sarah Surprise

Steve and I hovered in the back of the room whispering to each other. He asked, “How should we let her know we are here?” and I said, “Maybe send her a text and tell her to look over her right shoulder.”…

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September 9, 2019

On the Other Side of Dorian.

I last posted on Friday, just as the storm was reaching full force and just before we lost our electricity.  We were so grateful for the power of our recently purchased generator which, although not the loveliest household accessory, kept our phones charged and our broccoli frozen.…

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