Rural Ramblings

Updates from a latte loving working mom doing her best to navigate life in rural Wisconsin. Expect plenty of reading recommendations, parenting meltdowns and insight into the realities of chasing your dreams while still paying your bills.

P.S. I’m an aspiring author who may occasionally promote her books as well!

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My dad and I often spent our afternoons debating the price of grapes, a pound of hamburger, and a gallon of gas. …

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Roger Caras I never knew one of the most extraordinary …

“That’s because happiness is not a destination. Happiness is a direction.”― Arthur C. Brooks A year ago I devoured from a book co-authored by …

I recently read the following saying in James Clear’s weekly 3-2-1 newsletter, “when you’re on the field, play as if nothing else …

At the end of a hard packed trail outside of Washburn, a series of cliffs beckon hikers to take a plunge into …

Folks often ask – why northern Wisconsin? Honestly, if you know, you know. Twenty-years ago, I landed in Ashland with the goal …

The world’s best athletes are currently congregated, competing to be the best of the best in the world. Impressive to watch, I’m …

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This cliche, oftentimes misattributed to Einstein, rings true …

Peterson Greenhouse

Northwoods cabins are not uncommon in northern Wisconsin. A popular second home destination to many families looking for a respite from the …