My Forever Friends: A Rare and Beautiful Gift

Some friendships don’t just last — they define you. I’m forever grateful for the group of women who have shared my life’s journey from the beginning, weaving memories, love, and laughter through every season of life. There’s something almost magical about finding people who know you at every stage of life — and love you…

Cruising Through Memory: Growing Up in Orfordville

A heartfelt and nostalgic reflection on growing up in the small village of Orfordville, Wisconsin, filled with friendship, freedom, first loves, and the unforgettable hum of a red 1964 Rambler along winding country roads. Growing up in Orfordville, a quaint village in Rock County, Wisconsin, with a population of less than 900 when I left…

Parkview Class of ‘73 Graduation Party

A memory that lives in every laugh line and sparkle light—the epic Parkview Class of ’73 graduation party wasn’t just about a pig roast. It was about freedom, friendship, and the wild hope of what came next. The summer of 1973 will always stick in my mind as the year we threw the party. We…