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Making the Most of Autumn

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings; now, for October eves!” ~Humbert Wolfe I

Let’s Make a Scarecrow!

Maggie reminded me on Saturday that September is half over and we still haven’t decorated for fall. “Get ready for tomorrow,” she told me. “We’re

Back to School

As summer winds down and we march closer to the beginning of school, I’m reminded of my own school days. Some years I was ready

The Great American Road Trip

When I was young, my parents frequently packed all eleven of us kids in a wood-paneled station wagon loaded down under the weight of my

Bachelorette Parties Reinvented

When my friend Rachel got engaged last year, we were all thrilled that at long last she had found her Prince Charming. She had joked

Evening at the Vineyard

Last October, for our ten year anniversary, my husband Ryan and I decided that we would celebrate our wedding anniversary in a commemorative manner. We

A Slice of Americana

There’s nothing quite like summer to put me in a patriotic mood. Fireworks extend from the Fourth of July through small town festivals and large

Let’s Bring Back…

A good friend of mine was married in a lovely evening ceremony at the historic Landmark Building in downtown St. Paul just before Christmas. The

Summer Solstice

I don’t know about you, but as summer gets underway and the days become longer, I’m thrilled with the extra daylight. Awaking at 5:30 a.m.

The Return of Outdoor Weddings

Warm weather is upon us, flowers are in full bloom, and nature is once again serving up a splendid backdrop for any celebration. The season