Today I will make extra time to play with my dog, Pavlov. It’s her birthday afterall. Well, I don’t really know if today is her birthday per se–that’s the way it goes with pound puppies–but it’s close. I found her on Petfinder four years ago and caught a red-eye flight to Oklahoma to pick her up. … More Benefits of Pets
What is happiness? Well, it turns out, it’s not what you think. As a matter of fact, it’s probably the opposite of what you think. This TED talk rewired my brain and my outlook. Seriously. Watch. It. If you don’t have time to watch, here’s the (highly inferior) gist …
“Another fresh new year is here … another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear. To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given me, to live each day with zest. To daily grow and try to be my highest and my best!”—William Arthur Ward “We spend January 1 walking through our … More New Year Quotes
For awhile now I’ve been wanting to do something special with some of the things I have that were Sue’s or that remind me of her. I really like the idea of giving Szaba a physical place to go when she misses her grandma or wants to know more about her. That’s why I decided … More Memory Box
Sue and Gretchen were not only “Merely Players.” They were dear friends and icons of the Mankato community theater scene. That’s why it’s fitting that Gretchen Etzell will now share with Sue the title of Curtain Call Award Winner.
Happy Holidays, from me and my family to you and yours. May this magical season fill you with fond memories of the past, joyous appreciation for the present, and unbridled hope for the future. Follow me on Google+
The other day I was going to meet a couple of old Cranium alumni for happy hour. At the last minute, my friend Wynn had to cancel. I’m leaving for my whirlwind trip around the world that night at 1:00 AM. Hold up. What!? Whirlwind trip around the world? Turns out he was helping Matt … More That Dancing Guy
This year my husband and I are gearing up for our first Christmas in our own home in 18 years! Ever since we went to college, we’ve been going to other people’s homes and participating in other people’s traditions. Now all of the sudden we have to figure out what we want to do and … More Recognize a Mentor
One year ago, I typed this note on my phone at 11:12pm, a Minnesota blizzard raging outside: “Glistening ice on the window. Dim hotel room. Szaba’s sleepy sighs and swaddle squirms. Laughter of friends and nieces down the hall. Sad and happy, all mixed up. I know Sue is here, and she loved her party. … More Memorial Party Ideas
Tomorrow we’re honoring a holiday tradition started by Sue. She always took her grandkids to the theater this time of year, so we’re doing that for Szaba as well, just as Sue would’ve done. Sue’s mom Shirley even got Szaba a poofy dress for the occasion. I thought you might be amused by our attempts to … More Holiday Tradition
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