Archive | June, 2010
Shortcake Wars

Shortcake Wars

By on June 25, 2010 in Family, History, Michigan, Minnesota, What We Know

I recently traveled to Michigan’s Traverse City and Leelanau County for a get-together with my brother and cousins. One of the best parts of visiting this lovely area in June is that the strawberry crop is ready. My cousin, Joan, recounted how she had stood in a long line to purchase pre-hulled strawberries for $1.30 [...]

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Family Brunch al Fresco

By on June 15, 2010 in Family, What We Know

A few weeks ago, Daughter Erin emailed to suggest we take advantage of an opportunity.  She and her boyfriend, Rob, who live in Brooklyn, were coming to see Rob’s brother graduate from college.  Rob’s entire family was coming to Minnesota from Seattle for the big event as well.  Could we put together a brunch so [...]

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