Island Fever 2016
Another July, another wonderful vacation on Washington Island. This year was a little different. We usually all go the same week. Due to complications from work schedules, however, this year…
In a pickle
There are many garden delights that people enjoy in the summer -- sweet corn, peas, beans, squash, melons, strawberries, some people even like tomatoes -- but cucumbers ripening on the vine sing a…
Fever peaks
After months of struggling with Island Fever, we finally took the cure! In case you haven't been following along, for the past couple of months many of the Sustacheks, Sorensens, and…
When does 28 = 3?
Small towns in Northern Wisconsin are known for their fishing, forests, and friendliness. They are not, however, known for their abilities in mathematics. How else can you explain a town…
Kitchen magician
It's spring, but it's still cold! I don't feel like going out. So, taking my inspiration from a picture that I recently saw on Facebook, I headed into the kitchen…
Cranberries and colors
The winter was wan, the summer was sere, but the autumn is awesome! I think they call them seasons because they add some spice to our lives. We were up…
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…
Fruit on the bottom
Warning: This is one of those quasi-philosophical ramblings that I sometimes get into, so read at your own risk. The other day I grabbed a yogurt for a snack. I…