If I Had a Worry Switch, I’d Flip It Off (and Probably Back On Again)

  A humorous and heartfelt reflection on the elusive “worry switch” in parenting. From the early days of child-rearing to watching grown children navigate their own lives, this piece explores the challenges of letting go and the enduring nature of parental concern.   I used to tell my kids, “If I had a worry switch,…

Man-O-War Cay Is My Paradise—And the Albury Family Helped Make It So

Man-O-War Cay has been part of my family’s story for over 75 years, thanks to a lifelong friendship with the Albury family. From a World War II connection in Wisconsin to generations of shared memories, this island is more than a paradise—it’s home to my heart For more than 75 years, my family has been…