Last week I took a pilgrimage to the island of St. John. I went to find a part of Sue, leave a part of Sue, and gain direction in life after Sue. I went to find paradise. It gave me poetry. Turns out the island’s namesake was able to put my journey into words much … More Paradise and Poetry
“A journey to a place which is considered special and which you visit to show your respect.”—Cambridge Dictionaries Online And thus my husband, daughter, and I embark on a pilgrimage to the island of St. John. Obviously, it’s gorgeous. But why is it so special to us?
Have you heard? Non-drinkers have the highest mortality rate. So if you want to live longer: drink. Having 1-3 drinks a day is optimal, according to the paper in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, but even heavy drinkers were shown to outlive the abstainers.
Welcome to another day in your beautiful life. Here’s a funny (and rather odd) video of one of Sue’s favorite songs to send you on your way. **Spoiler alert: spot the sweet ’90s mullet!**
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.
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
Four years ago, our college friend Fu-Min invited us to his wedding in Singapore. It would be in December. Holiday mania would be in full swing. There probably wasn’t a busier, more stressful time to be traipsing off to the far corners of the earth. That’s why it couldn’t have been a better time. We came … More Carpe Diem
Tonight Ryan and I are going to dance and sing along with the contagiously uplifting Cee Lo Green, live in concert! I suggest you do, too. Ready …
Today’s post comes to us from Barb Brook, the artist I mentioned in my November 30 Days challenge. Like Martha, Barb is another one of Sue’s “Golden Girl” friends, five fabulous women who spent 25 years supporting each other and traveling the world. Barb’s recollections lead me to ask myself, “What one thing will I do today … More Phone a Friend
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