Decay…really?

Decay…really?

There has been lots of conversation lately downtown Stillwater about the word decay. . The word was brought up at a City Council meeting a few months ago. . It was said that our downtown was in a state of decay.  Decay is a pretty serious word and words are powerful....
Melancholy for Madison

Melancholy for Madison

Audrey’s moving to college.  She’s going to my Alma Mater, UW Madison. . Audrey has been a part of our lives for 4 years.  She takes care of my kiddos after school and in the summer.  Her family and mine are intertwined. . Anyway, her move to Madison has...
I Censored Myself

I Censored Myself

. So this morning, I wrote a blog post. . I wasn’t sure if I should post the entire thing.  It talked about Stillwater specifically and people who post anonymously on blogs and articles.  I know better than to engage online with people who post anonymously on...
I Censored Myself

Civility Project

  I think this is so great. . Lake Elmo, a neighboring town, is taking a stand and taking initiative to try to change how we talk to each other.  They know that they can’t stop disagreements, but they are going to try to “Improve the level of civility...
If You Knit it He Will Come

If You Knit it He Will Come

. Carly’s friend is in her 30s and single. . She has decided that she is going to knit a sweater for a man that she doesn’t have in her life yet.  Thinking, if she knits it he will come. . This might seem like a crazy idea to you, but I believe in this.  ...
We Finished a Sweater Today

We Finished a Sweater Today

. We finished a sweater today. =. We finish a lot of sweaters in this shop. . This one was special though. . Our customer and friend Nancy passed away a few months ago and she was so close to finishing this sweater. . We were lucky enough to be able to finish it for...