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Love is in the Air — and Her Name is Sunnie
This will be my husband Frank’s and my 50th Valentine’s together. In honor of the day, we had planned to exchange the Valentine’s Day cards I save each year — why spend money buying new ones? — and settle in to watch a romantic comedy. That was before we got a new puppy. We named […]
Wanderlust
January started out fresh and new, with crisp snow that made me eager to pull out the cross-country skis. For a while, winter delivered exactly what it promised: bright mornings, clean trails, and a quieter pace. But now, facing another cloudy and cold day, it hits me hard. The wanderlust. My remedy is to browse […]
Josie’s Worn-out Heart
On January 19th, my husband and I had to say goodbye to the puppy dog. After Josie struggled with labored breathing for hours, we got her to the vet. I held her as she panted, her small body tense against mine. She looked at me with pleading eyes—eyes I will never forget. The vet examined […]
A Life Lived in Stories
Some people tell stories. Others—like the prolific and beloved Jerry Apps—live inside them and invite us in. It was with a sad heart that I learned he passed away on Dec. 23, 2025. During his 91 years, Jerry was a teacher, authored more than 50 books, and was an amazing—but also humble—star of many PBS […]
Calling for a Moose
Patience has never been my strong suit. I like productivity and fast results. But winter—and my ten-year-old grandson—had a different lesson in mind for me. While at our cabin in northern Wisconsin, Mason snowshoed off into the woods alone. He returned minutes later, eyes wide. “I heard a moose!” We’d talked before about how, several […]
Hidden Worlds, Right Before Our Eyes
A new year has a way of reminding me how much of the world I still haven’t seen, experienced, or truly noticed. There have been moments in my life when I’ve stopped short and thought, Wow—there’s a whole other world out there. I hope I find myself thinking that often in 2026. The first time […]
A New Year’s Guide—Courtesy of My Mandevilla Plant
In the past, as New Year’s approached, I’d buy a fresh journal—the kind with blank pages for weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. I would sit down with good intentions and my favorite pen, a Pilot G-2, determined to reinvent myself. I’d write lists, read inspiring quotes, watch Ali Abdaal’s motivational YouTubes, and vow to become an improved […]
Keeping Traditions Alive Through an Old-Fashioned Christmas
Some families choose bright lights and bustling schedules at Christmas. This year, we chose something quieter. No waterparks. No venturing off to buy batteries or take advantage of sales. No packed schedules. We're trading dependable Wi-Fi, a dishwasher, and extra space for a small, remote cabin in northern Wisconsin. It begins outside, where we strap […]