Summer in Wisconsin

Always such a gorgeous time when we visit our family and friends in Wisconsin. We laugh ourselves silly over cheese curds, beer, and frozen custard. This time, we made a day trip to House on the Rock, mostly because it’s featured in Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. So worth the drive. Amazing how fast the time…Continue reading Summer in Wisconsin

Highlights from summer

Summer flew by! Maybe because we did TWO big trips, to Wisconsin and to Baltimore (with a day trip to Washington D.C.). A few highlights below, but capturing a whirlwind of family, friends, festivals, and big-city sightseeing is not easy. Not in photos, anyway…maybe I’ll try with words now that things have quieted down. To…Continue reading Highlights from summer

Hello 2018

Whew! This past holiday season walloped me good. The family was all home, sometimes healthy, sometimes coughing and sneezing, but overall we celebrated with panache. Some photos from the past few weeks, and a sigh of relief as I turn back to my writing schedule. Stepping away really makes me appreciate returning to the page!

Roasted carrot po-boy sandwich

So…I’m turning to comfort food a lot lately. Po-boys are a quintessentially New Orleans version of what we in Wisconsin called a sub sandwich: crusty french bread, fried or juicy filling, dressed with mayo, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices, with or without gravy. As vegetarians, my family likes french-fry po-boys (yup, a french-fry sandwich), or…Continue reading Roasted carrot po-boy sandwich