As I head into the New Year, I took a few moments this morning to check out my most-read posts of 2013. It’s always fun to look back to see what really got shared by readers! Not all of these were written in 2013, including my #1 most popular post of all time about pheasant […] Read more…
Lefse 101
Okay, so I totally meant to write this post on Lefse 101 before Christmas. Oops! I have been trying for several years to find a time for my mom to teach me how to make lefse, a Norwegian tortilla or flat bread of sorts, that is a tradition in my family during the holiday season. […] Read more…
Merry, Merry Christmas!
I have a few blog post ideas percolating but, as is pretty typical this time of year, life gets busy and I haven’t had much time to write. That’s okay – in between my everyday work commitments, my family has enjoyed the past couple of weeks, filled with Christmas cheer and traditions: This photo was […] Read more…
Baby Anticipation (Or I'm Going to be an Auntie Again Soon!)
In a few short weeks, I’m going to be an auntie again! My sister and her husband are expecting a little girl and my entire family is beyond excited to welcome her into the world. Joe and I were out and about on Saturday doing some Christmas shopping and we stopped into Gap Kids to […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday: My Piano
My piano. My first big purchase after landing a real, honest-to-goodness full-time job 21 years ago. (Well, along with some interest-free assistance from my parents.) My nemesis when I was in elementary school and I didn’t feel like practicing. My stress reliever when I’ve had a long day and I don’t want to think or […] Read more…
Thanksgiving in Washington DC: #PresidentialTurkey13
I apologize in advance that I’m not going to be able to write a completely coherent blog post about Thanksgiving week. I seriously am staring at my computer screen at a loss for the right words to describe my experiences last week in Washington DC. Thrilling. Hilarious. Exhausting. Surreal. Memories of a lifetime. How else can […] Read more…