I’ve learned many survival skills while braving years of Wisconsin winters. The following is a series of posts on things that have come in handy for me during those blistery winter days and nights. Enjoy! 1. A full tank of gas2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home 3. A

It’s no secret that I love wine. And I do believe I’ve consumed enough wine over the years that it’s become something inherently in me. At all times. Like estrogen. Or all that gum I swallowed as a child. The wine in me reminds me not to take things too seriously. And to slow down

It’s been almost a year since I started this blog, and in those 11 months I’m happy and amazed to say my readership has increased from one person (thanks Allison!) to over 700 subscribers! So as this one-year milestone approaches, I’ve decided to republish some of my favorite posts from the past year that you

1. A full tank of gas.2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home. 3. A laundry basket full of dirty clothes. 4. A 5th Avenue candy bar.5. The Amish6. One Clydesdale horse.7. A shovel.8. A vacation! 9. Alcohol. Any will do. To properly thank your neighbor in the following situation:

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Remember me? I used to be a blogger. Who posted on a regular basis. And kept up with my Google Reader. And personal hygiene. Ringing any bells? Well I’m still here–but unfortunately my real life has been getting in the way of my online one! I have this re-occurring dream where I’m back in college.

1. A full tank of gas.2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home. 3. A laundry basket full of dirty clothes. 4. A 5th Avenue candy bar.5. The Amish6. One Clydesdale horse.7. A shovel. 8. A vacation!G and I discovered long ago that the best way to survive winter is