Today marked the last day of Black History Month. For many it was a celebration of their fight, spirit, and beauty. But for many more, it was a reminder.… Read the rest “A Celebration & A Reminder…”

Since the first day of 2020, I have drawn at least one mandala every day for the last almost 60 days as part of a creative making marathon that has grounded me in ways both expected and unexpected.… Read the rest “A Place to Work and Play”

Lights. Camera. Action.

This Monday, February 16th, Milwaukee was featured as one of the audition cities on this season’s premier of American Idol. Did you know that, although the Milwaukee Art Museum was front and center, some of the auditions were also held here at the Pfister?… Read the rest “Episode 4. Did you know that American Idol was here at the Pfister?”

Friends and strangers Employees and guests  Locals and visitors Immigrants and citizens Regulars and first timers Mothers and fathers Sisters and brothers Musicians, players and their fans

Talk of coming to the Pfister  for 40 years Traveling the world and  retirement Weddings and anniversaries Birthdays, adoptions and all celebrations Podcasts and art-making Shortbread cookies and Chef  Travis Happy Days and Lavern &  Shirley

 “A nice surprise when walking  around the lobby.… Read the rest “Episode 3. What can happen over a hot cup of chai.”

“A chaiwala is a person who prepares, sells or serves tea on streets or small roadside shops in the Indian subcontinent. They are an integral part of Indian tea culture.… Read the rest “‘Chaiwala’  चायवाला”