Monthly Archives: December 2008
One is silver and the other gold.
There’s nothing like easing into a conversation with an old friend and soon after feeling like you’ve picked up exactly where you left off. No matter how much time or distance has grown between you. So much of the background … Continue reading
How you know the stars align in your favor
I consider it a great honor that when Africana, the only West African restaurant in Madison, opened up in June, they decided to move in just a few blocks away from our apartment. Grateful indeed for the maffe (peanut sauce) … Continue reading
Filed under daily
Giving with Gratitude
One of my favorite days of the year is when I sit down and write out checks to my favorite nonprofits, who do the good work that makes my life great in one way or another. It makes me feel … Continue reading
Filed under love, Madison, project japale goune
A surprise waiting for me in the freezer
Recently, a friend told me the story of a family reptile pet that died during winter (I think it was a frog or lizard). Since the family wanted to bury it, they kept it in the freezer all winter until … Continue reading
Filed under winter
Wii Love Family Video Games
Thanksgiving weekend at the Krueger house was marked by two major activities: intense bouts of activity on the new Wii and then intense bouts of rest watching The Office on DVD. Something about the Wii reignited my love of video … Continue reading
Filed under family, healthy livin'
Feuerzangenbowle punch
I’ve been losing a lot of cords lately – first my iPod charger and then my photo memory card reader. I am still not convinced that there isn’t a thief among us, but hey – I’ve bought replacements and once … Continue reading
Filed under daily, flaming things, friends, winter
