The Secret Dog People Club
My childhood dog was a Labrador Retriever. On a balmy afternoon in July 1994, my mother drove us to pick him up at a breeder several hours away. When we arrived, puppies were frolicking in … Read More
Perspective
Driving in the Rain
Yesterday morning the girls had an appointment to get approved for Global Entry. Kevin and I figured we should both be there to present the kids officially, but we took separate cars so he could … Read More
Inspiration from the Walgreen’s Checkout Line
Oh, summer. Scorching sun and cool ice cream and bright green grass and…So. Much. Pollen. I think I’ve spent a small fortune on children’s allergy medications, and I’m starting to be on a first-name … Read More
Aging’s Silver Lining
On Friday, I was one of approximately 40,000 fans who crowded into Miller Park in Milwaukee for the Billy Joel concert. It was an awesome show with a couple of surprise treats, including a roadie … Read More
Missing My Days as a Band Geek
Last weekend, we took the kids to a concert performed by a local chamber orchestra. The star soloists of the evening were two college students — one violinist and one pianist.
Watching these talented young … Read More