Happy Paczki Day!
Okay, so it’s really Fat Tuesday, but in Northeast Wisconsin many of us celebrate with the irresistible artery clogger, the Polish Paczki (pronounced punch-key). A … continue reading
Finding Beauty in the Longest. Winter. Ever.
It was -20 degrees Fahrenheit without wind when I woke up this morning. It seems like Old Man Winter is really enjoying his stay this year. … continue reading
It’s No Brooklyn Bridge, but it’s Ours
In September, the children’s song, London Bridges (falling down) cut a little too close to home for my taste. It looked like one of our … continue reading
Mourning the Loss of a Car
“Don’t you like your new car? Aren’t you excited to get it?” My husband asked confused. Do other people mourn the loss of their old … continue reading
Make a Reading Fort-in-a-Bag
I wanted to make a gift for my three-year-old nephew and I wanted it to be educational and fun. I decided to make a Fort-in-a-Bag. I … continue reading
Another Book I Didn’t Want to Read (but did anyway)
“You have to read this book!” There’s something about working in a library that draws people to say this to me…often. Not only in the … continue reading
Om, the Power of Distraction
In the Beginning Second grade started okay. P seemed to be bringing home the notes and forms from school. Then his take-home folder, which should … continue reading