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Yes, I’m a little quiet

May 18, 2010 6 Comments

I may stay that way for a few days. A friend of the family’s died yesterday very unexpectedly from a massive cerebral hemorrhage. That combined with the fact he was about the same age makes for a few hours contemplating parts of life other than keeping up with the blog. For instance, it’s dawned on [...]

Filed Under: Checking in, Life lessons

In praise of sharp knives, and what do you mean I can’t take my top off?

May 2, 2010 5 Comments

So…yesterday at Farmer’s Market I had the knife folks sharpen four of my knives. It is a complete and incredible joy to work with sharp knives. I’d kicked myself a good portion of the winter for not taking them by the tent before the season ended last fall. I have to say it wasn’t an [...]

Filed Under: FOOD, Managing the estate, Transitions

R.I.P. Bob Collison

April 27, 2010 1 Comment

You put up one heck of a fight, sir.

Filed Under: Life lessons

R.I.P. Mrs. Ruby

April 21, 2010 Leave a Comment

Kathryn Ruby passed away last Sunday at the age of 99. I’m stepping out on a limb here, but if Jake Ruby happens to see this, I want him to know how very much I admire the dedication he gave to his mother. I’m pretty sure he promised her she would be able to die [...]

Filed Under: Brookfield, Transitions

Welcome to my mini-meltdown

April 19, 2010 3 Comments

First check of many just written for New York University. Pink envelope affirming acceptance is on the kitchen island waiting to be mailed. Beside it is an envelope to UW-Madison with a check in the “NO” box. Never in my mommy world did I think I’d ever be sending a “NO” envelope to Madison. She’s [...]

Filed Under: Transitions
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