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A letter to my daughter as she packs for college.

by Melanie | Aug 25, 2014 | Blog | 1 comment

Little girl, I have good news and bad news. Bad news: I will never do your laundry again. Not even if you move back home between semesters. Not even if you break both your arms. Now that you are an adult it is time you knew, there is no laundry fairy. It is me. It has... Read more...'

A Severely Abbreviated Photo Diary of the Great American Roadtrip.

by Melanie | Aug 18, 2014 | Blog | 0 comments

Twelve suitcases, and still not enough underwear… Driftwood lean-to. Better than a fancy pants beach sculpture, anyday. Still smiling. (But its only day three.) We snagged the good seats on the ferry. Beautiful. Even better. Swim, swim,... Read more...'

Days 1-4; The Agony and the Ecstasy.

by Melanie | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog | 0 comments

Day One: Day one is officially a success! We headed north, to Duluth, to pick up my sister and her husband before spending a day basking in the sun on one of our much loved Lake Superior beaches. Each of the Northern Wisconsin beaches we frequent has it’s own... Read more...'

And Away We Go!

by Melanie | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog | 0 comments

Well, this is it, the Frauenheim Dankes are hitting the road. With an eye to our daughter’s eminent departure for college, we have planned the VERY LAST ROAD TRIP WE WILL EVER TAKE, ALL TOGETHER. (…sniff…) Two full weeks of togetherness; riding in... Read more...'

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Pam on I’m fine.We will not be looking back on these years with a happy chuckle and a thought of how whimsical the Universe can be, but I imagine the silver linings will continue to provide useful, elegant lessons in how to love this life we are living. You are a blessing and joy in my life and I am much better for knowing you. And this entry is freakin' hilarious!
Geanette on I’m fine.You amaze me. That’s all there is too it. The fact that you are willing and able to even LOOK for a silver lining is breathtaking. And then you make me laugh outloud. “And the award for best use of the word fish stick in a simile goes toooooo......!” Oh Melanie.....keep filling our hearts with your observations and keep us laughing. We need inspiration like you. And now ... bonus ... I can say I’ve “read” Rilke! Big love, G
Pam on There are RULES, dangnabbit!Wow! Who is the noble cobbler? Mine took six weeks to repair the strap on my bag that I carry every day. I am aware that your cobbler didn't say that they would be ready in two days, he just agreed that she could pick them up. I am delighting myself with the fantasy of her coming in to get her eight unrepaired boots and stamping her tiny foot while said cobbler merely swings his awl to point to the wall -- Ready in Two Weeks.
Melanie Danke on Wakey, wakey.Gosh, you are sweet. Thank you for that.
Geanette on Wakey, wakey.Didn't think I could POSSIBLY love you any more, but after reading this one. I do. I do indeed. You make me laugh when there's nothing to laugh about. You make me see the world with new eyes. No small feat. God, I love you!

A letter to my daughter as she packs for college.

A Severely Abbreviated Photo Diary of the Great American Roadtrip.

Days 1-4; The Agony and the Ecstasy.

And Away We Go!

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