I felt groovy and cool wearing them, especially with the handle of my purple comb sticking out of the back pocket.
Forever in Blue Jeans
Master of 13
I’m not sure if my anxiety was due to the date, the culmination of 2 years of research, or the dot matrix printer (ah the 1990s!) spastically churning out pages.
Tiptoeing Through the Tulips
I believe there are two types of people in this world, those who roam through cemeteries, and those who don’t. I fall into the first camp. Earlier this week I traveled to the Land of Cheese(heads) to visit family and reconnect with my Dutch roots. My mother and I spent the good part of a... Continue Reading →
Flip Your Hair
It was common practice for women to weave strands of their hair into earrings, bracelets, brooches and watch fobs.
Love Your Mother Earth
You can take an active role by composting your food waste, recycling your e-waste, and putting an end to junk mail (who wouldn’t want that?!)
April in Paris
Monsieur Guy and friends most likely swooned in horror when a decade after the Eiffel Tower was built, city engineers had it painted yellow.
Flowery Conquistadors
Today at the museum we celebrate flowers. It’s Spring Break at our house and we’re visiting the Sunshine State for some sand, surf, and a little history.
Rockin’ Robin
Today at the museum we celebrate the American robin. These copper-breasted beauties have returned to hop across lawns and build nests on our porches and windowsills. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was thrilled to see the first robin of the year, signaling Spring was on its way. I was surprised to learn the robin may... Continue Reading →
Nesting with Dinosaurs
"Birds are living dinosaurs." ~ Jack Horner, Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies
Piñatas and Sequins
Leprechaun piñata
Museum Bites 