Lautenbach’s Orchard Country9197 State Hwy 42Fish Creek, WI 54212Summer Hours: Mon – Wed 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs – Sat 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is by far my favorite winery in Door County. Full-disclosure, my dad and Bob Lautenbach were buddies, and Bob’s son even workedContinue reading “Door County: Wine, Beer, & Booze”
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Door County: Peninsula Players
I first met Robert Thompson while walking with my dad and sister through the apple orchard in the campground at which we had just become seasonal campers. He was talking to the trees. My dad quickly led us in the other direction. Later on, we came to learn that Bob, as we came to callContinue reading “Door County: Peninsula Players”
Door County, WI (USA)
In August of last year, I wrote a series of posts about my city, Green Bay, WI (USA). I thought I’d take this opportunity to write a series about my other home. When I was nine, my family moved from a suburb of Chicago (Arlington Heights, IL) north to Door County (my first move acrossContinue reading “Door County, WI (USA)”
Green Bay Café Crawl: Part Two
Last week, I talked about five cafés in my city that I’ve been to before. For this week, I explored new places (four cafés, a tea house, and a spot I randomly stumbled onto). Crystal Coffee Café and Beanery*2625 Packerland DrMon – Fri 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.; SunContinue reading “Green Bay Café Crawl: Part Two”
Green Bay Café Crawl: Part One
I’ve always loved a good coffee shop. It’s my vibe, I guess. I prefer a local shop, preferably with mismatched furniture, plates, and mugs. Local art on the walls. A place where you can sit and study or read or write for hours. My first love from these experiences was and will always be chaiContinue reading “Green Bay Café Crawl: Part One”
Green Bay Mural Crawl
For a lot of people who don’t live in this city, when they hear our name, they probably tend to think football. If you asked them what else we might have, chances are that artists are low on that list, if they’re mentioned at all. However, we have a thriving artist community here – weContinue reading “Green Bay Mural Crawl”
Green Bay Bookstore Crawl
I have a rather long commute to work, and when people ask me why I don’t move to the city where I work, I joke that I could never live in a city that can’t sustain a bookstore. Honestly, it’s half a joke. (The other not-so-jokey part is how expensive said city is, especially sinceContinue reading “Green Bay Bookstore Crawl”
Green Bay – The Best City to Live In
Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report voted Green Bay, WI, #1 Best Place to Live. Now, even as someone who has returned to this city over and over (I’ve moved here three times, only leaving out of necessity), I have to admit I was a bit surprised to hear this. I mean, haveContinue reading “Green Bay – The Best City to Live In”
Hummingbirds
I once had the extreme privilege of co-directing a study abroad to Costa Rica in 2015 (I had to look up the date, and my jaw fell at the realization this trip was that long ago!). I had always wanted to do a study abroad, but I didn’t have the money or the time inContinue reading “Hummingbirds”
Cave Point
Even before the pandemic, Cave Point was my happy place. It’s got everything – hiking, water, excellent splash opportunities. During the pandemic, it’s become a safe haven for my mental health, whether I stop by on my own or adventure with my dear friend, Jen. It really doesn’t matter what time of year one headsContinue reading “Cave Point”
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