15 Things I Learned While Sleeping on a Submarine
In May my son and I joined his Cub Scout pack for an overnight on a World War II submarine, the decommissioned U.S.S. … continue reading
Wisconsin
The Historic Astor Neighborhood: Walk Through History
I’ve come to love Throwback Thursdays. They get me thinking about those good old days. Lately Thursdays mean I get to write about the good … continue reading
Another Dam Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. This year 2/3 of our family is sick. I work all day tomorrow. I don’t have a card for my husband. … continue reading
Embrace Winter: Museums
In my family, instead of fighting winter we try to embrace it. We get out there and make the most of the season. This year, … continue reading
Wordless Wednesday- Historic Hazelwood’s Holiday Victorian Tea
The Holiday Teas are over this year, but you can still make it to Hazelwood’s Dickens of a Christmas. It begins this weekend. Maybe we’ll see you there! … continue reading
One Thing You Need to Do to Thrive (Not Just Survive) This Winter
There aren’t many of my kind (the rare winter-loving kind) in these parts, which seems weird. It’s Wisconsin. Winter lasts at least five months. You’d … continue reading
If Tombstones Could Talk
I’ve never feared cemeteries. As a child I wandered the small cemetery where my relatives were buried, imagining the stories of so many of the … continue reading
Field Trip: Hazelwood Historic House with Kids
I won’t lie. My son did not want to come with me to tour Hazelwood Historic House Museum. In the end, finding a time when … continue reading
Seroogy’s Chocolate is Educational, Right?
Saturday, after listening to P watch episode after episode of Lab Rats, I told P to turn off the TV and find something creative to … continue reading
Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition: Week Four
Did you think we bailed on the Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition? I don’t blame you. It’s been awhile, but we finally managed to complete … continue reading