April 20, 2016
In a few weeks, my girlfriend and I will be stepping gingerly out on the ice that we hope will be thick enough to provide some support for us in the years ahead as she contemplates leaving the work-a-day world and… Continue Reading…
April 10, 2016
The weather these days is a big tease! 40 degrees one day and 70 the next; talk of snow, rain, wind mixed in. It plays havoc with my sinuses but it also primes the pump for Spring thinking … and… Continue Reading…
April 10, 2016
I like to cook. I learned much of what I know about cooking when I was a teenager, cooking for a family of 9 people. In those days, before the days when parents lost control and the kids took over… Continue Reading…
June 17, 2014
Since the birth of Margaret Alleene, on June 5, the regular routine of the Dubuque Jeske household has been totally “fly by the seat of your pants” except for one thing. Grammy is camped in the home of our daughter… Continue Reading…
June 9, 2014
There is, I think, some sort of mysterious and perhaps mystical connection between a mother and her daughter that is greatly intensified during the daughter’s pregnancy and delivery of a child. I know that it’s foolish for me try to… Continue Reading…
June 1, 2014
Decided to treat my girlfriend to dinner after church today so I took her to the local Red Robin restaurant. We were greeted by the hostess who immediately informed us that there would be a 15 minute wait. Now, confession… Continue Reading…
May 27, 2014
Dear Mini-Muffin, Grammy and I had such a great time watching you for a few hours last night while Daddy and Mommy went out on a date. I stepped into your room this morning while you still slept and… Continue Reading…
April 23, 2014
Grocery shopping in the Jeske household is something that is not delegated to one person. Sometimes I do it, sometimes Linda does it, and sometimes we do it together. Tonight was one of those occasions when we did it together… Continue Reading…
April 17, 2014
I had an appointment today to have an eye exam in preparation for getting some glasses. The appointment was tucked into the midst of several errands so I anticipated a full morning. The appointment was scheduled for 10:05 am. I… Continue Reading…
April 17, 2014
I began wearing glasses when I was about 10 years old. I hated them. I only had one bad eye at the time and 20/20 in the other one. I remember that the eye doctor asked me if I wanted… Continue Reading…