So many stories…
There are so many stories still yet to tell. Stories about the watering of the piano in the lobby lounge and the citing of Donna Summer a long time ago.… Read the rest “So many stories…”
May 20, 2020
The Medicine Chest
Ginger. Whispers of ancient history and never forgotten folklore. Of far away lands and fisherman lost at sea. Of healing the body and feeding the soul.… Read the rest “The Medicine Chest”
May 18, 2020
Along the Way
As the country begins to open and we here in Milwaukee are faced with the confusion of our state’s Stay-at-Home order being lifted but Milwaukee’s remaining in place, I cannot help but look back as I look forward.… Read the rest “Along the Way”
May 16, 2020
A Song
We have known each other for more than 20 years. But only in passing. She has been a fixture on the music scene for longer than I have known her. … Read the rest “A Song”
May 12, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day!
i am a woman i am a goddess i am a prince and a princess a king and a queen i am a woman
you are a woman you are a goddess you are a prince and a princess a king and a queen you are a woman
we are women we are goddesses we are princes and princesses kings and queens we are
~bela
The Pfister Hotel has had a long tradition of celebrating mothers everywhere.… Read the rest “Happy Mother’s Day!”
May 10, 2020
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
The Pfister’s Blu, is blue.Not a sad blue.But a sky blue.
Nestled on the 23rd floor, its windows reach for Lake Michigan’s waters.And the city streets in between.… Read the rest “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”
May 6, 2020
These muddy waters…
The lotus flower. Its beauty iconic. Grows in the muddiest of waters. Yet remains unstained, divine and pure. Teaching us that we too can rise above, grow and blossom. … Read the rest “These muddy waters…”
May 2, 2020
#denimday
These are my favorite jeans to wear out in the world, anywhere and everywhere. If I could, I would wear them every day. But since the caronavirus, there has been nowhere to go and nowhere to where them.… Read the rest “#denimday”
April 29, 2020
Shift
I grabbed my keys, walked to my car under the late night sky, plugged in my phone, turned on the ignition, found my playlist “Roadtrip”and hit shuffle.… Read the rest “Shift”
April 24, 2020
Endings and Beginnings
On Friday, March 12th, Wisconsin’s Governor declared a COVID-19 State of Emergency. The next day, March 13th, he ordered the closure of all public and private schools.… Read the rest “Endings and Beginnings”
April 21, 2020
Taste the Sweetness
For some reason this Louise Erdrich quote reminds me of travel. Perhaps it is because I am missing my time here at the Pfister with guests and travelers from near and far.… Read the rest “Taste the Sweetness”
April 17, 2020
#414MilwaukeeDay
milwaukee a diamond in the rough where the water runs free in our rivers and our lakes east and west north and south milwaukee a city in motion and rich with color blues and greens yellows and browns blacks and whites milwaukee a secret treasure lost and found milwaukee a city of the past and the future milwaukee a city of beauty art history industry culture and heart milwaukee
Celebrating Milwaukee Day— a celebration of Milwaukee and all the people, places, and businesses living and working in and around our 414 area code that make it special:)! … Read the rest “#414MilwaukeeDay”
April 14, 2020
Thank You
I am doing my part. But not bravely, like the thousands of health care workers, nurses, and doctors who are on the front lines.
I am doing my part. … Read the rest “Thank You”
April 9, 2020
The Chai Boiled Over
Yesterday, I would have been at the Pfister making chai. I miss the drive along the lake to the Pfister’s parking garage. The walk from the garage to the lobby.… Read the rest “The Chai Boiled Over”
April 8, 2020
Dance
In the blink of an eye, the world changed. Schools closed. Bars and restaurants closed. All non-essential businesses closed. And here at the Pfister so did the Cafe, Blu, the Lobby Lounge and, of course, my own Tuesday Chai.As… Read the rest “Dance”
March 30, 2020
Finding our new beginning…
The Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginnings, Ganesha, can be found in homes throughout the world. Across borders, he is hard to resist. Usually portrayed whimsically and playfully, he represents hope, optimism, and good will.… Read the rest “Finding our new beginning…”
March 29, 2020