Visiting with my law school friends left me in a lively state of mind, wondering what the road next had in store. I didn’t intend on writing about Missouri, and frankly, thought my 2 day trip through the state would be mostly forgettable. But really, I smiled through the length of the state and I’m […]
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Everyday life can be hard enough, but then you go and throw holidays into the mix and all bets are off. I long ago swore off trying to have a memorable New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day for the simple reason that real life never measures up to the scripted Leave it to Beaver moments […]
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Whenever I’m sad or sick I still want my mom. Over the years I’ve often wondered if this need for mom will dissipate as I grow older. Yet it hasn’t, and I’m convinced that on some level we all go on wanting our mothers in times of need for our entire lives. Read how I […]
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One night last week when I was home in Wisconsin I was rummaging through an old box of photos and came across a Saturday Evening Post article from 1991. I was interviewed for a story in the magazine about Best Buddies, an international organization that provides opportunities for one-on-one friendships with people with intellectual and […]
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I’ll always call Wisconsin home, even if I never live there again. I was born and raised in Wisconsin. It is often said that people don’t appreciate something while they have it.  That is certainly the case for me and Wisconsin. Growing up I was embarrassed to say I was from the state. I wanted […]
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I love camping. I’ve even camped in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. This time around, however, I needed a more gentle camping experience — my dog and I were doing it by ourselves. Check out a new perspective on the 2nd night of my road trip with my most recent article in The Huffington […]
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While Beth Howard’s scrumptious pies initially drew me to the American Gothic House, there was so much more that kept me there. My initial plan was to stay 2-3 nights, but like most every other plan on this road trip, that idea was quickly scrapped. Living in one of the country’s most famous residences turned […]
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