The forecast was for showers
After a long, dry summer the rain finally returned. Last Sunday, although the weather was warm and sunny, we ended up having a surprise shower. A wedding shower, that is. …
Another week in paradise
You probably know that every year members of the Anderson family and the Sorensen family join members of the Sustacheck and Salituro families on a vacation to Washington Island in…
Okoboji
Unless you live in Iowa you've probably never heard of Okoboji. It's the kind of name that reminds me of a summer camp where kids go for a week or…
Meet the parents
Meeting your fiance's parents can be stressful. Even if you haven't had the experience yourself, you've probably seen the movie Meet the Parents and know that it's good for a few laughs.…
A happening
Things don't always go as planned, but that's not necessarily bad. Like last weekend. Matthew and his girlfriend Lisa came to town. We hadn't met Lisa before so she may…
My most important sing-along
When I was 18, my sister Mary Ann and her husband Pudge took me with them on their summer vacation to Washington Island. I brought my guitar along and during the course…