The Ridges Sanctuary on a dusky December afternoon is a peaceful and pretty sight to behold. The trees settle their branches and lean into the greying light and the ubiquitous Door County wind quiets. On this particular afternoon my husband … Continue reading →

The first time I spent Thanksgiving with my husband’s family in Tomah, Wisconsin, they took me to their town’s holiday parade. I remember that it was bitter cold, and to prepare I dressed in layer after layer of long underwear, … Continue reading →