You know how you walk into a local bakery and the aroma of fresh baking fills your soul to its deepest depths? That was my husband and me this last weekend as we followed the Wisconsin Foodie trail in Sheboygan. Stepping into the first bakery was an aaah-romatic indulgence of Paczki. Coming upon the second was a heavenly whiff of […]
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If Adunate Was a Hotel (or a car)
In an effort to position themselves amongst tire-kicking clients, freelancers often use metaphorical comparisons. Whereas some freelance professionals are like Yugos in cost and value, others are a Mercedes Benz. On the other hand, if I, as a writer and designer, could be a hotel, I’d want to be Congress Hall (which in car terms […]
A Good Night’s Stay in Jordan, MN
Last week I spent two days on the road working for The Lutheran Home Association, a client for whom I’ve been writing and shooting photography. And since May is historic preservation month, if I had to stay overnight somewhere, I wanted it to be something old and unique. Nicolin Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Jordan, […]
Everyone’s Irish, Even in Wisconsin
This past weekend my husband and I took a St. Patty’s getaway. Yes, on St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish. And here in the Midwest, where we’re relishing an unseasonably warm spring, even the least celebratory of Wisconsinites was outdoors with great cheer. First stop was Erin, Wis., an unincorporated community of 3790 people. Located in […]