Points of gratitude today. Regatta post tomorrow.

Grateful… For my husband. There is nothing that equals a marriage except one that contains the best friendship you could ever imagine. For a mentor and friend, who reminded me this morning that “Life is a privilege. It’s not why. It’s how.” For the Madison Indiana Observer, who gave me a lovely shout-out yesterday…

Watching the movie Madison…in Madison. It’s the RHPS of the midwest

It’s been madness in Madison this week as residents and tourists have been preparing for the Regatta. Kurt and I have tried to keep up with all the activities, but there are many and we are two. We did manage to attend the hype-building movie, Madison, starring Jim Caviezel, and the little kid who played … More Watching the movie Madison…in Madison. It’s the RHPS of the midwest

Summer Solstice Poetry Jam…and Clowns

Happy Summer Solstice! I’ve been celebrating summer for a few days already by picking my ripe black raspberries and making jam. I wanted to share a delicious mix with you, as well as a taste of what I did last night. I suppose the title of this blog should be Summer Solstice, Poetry, Jam…and Clowns, … More Summer Solstice Poetry Jam…and Clowns

Remembering Dottie Grossman (1937-2012)

My friend Dottie died. It happened the day I was mailing her a postcard from Viet Nam. I didn’t find out about her death until a couple days ago, when an email bounced back. I immediately sent another, thinking maybe a spam filter didn’t like my links. It also returned “Undeliverable.” I hoped maybe she … More Remembering Dottie Grossman (1937-2012)