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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
I voted. But not bravely, like the hundreds of Wisconsinites who were forced to choose between their health and fundamental right to be heard.
I am doing my part.But… Read the rest “Vote”
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”
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…”
When my children were very young, I read them a book that stayed with me long after I stopped reading it to them. And now, whenever the world seems like it is upside down and I wonder what I can do, I think of this book.… Read the rest “When the World is Upside Down”
I must have had a bad dream. Because I woke up unsettled. Not just a little bit. But a lot. Like the world had come to an end.… Read the rest “Uncertain Times”
Today and yesterday, Holi, The Indian Festival of Color, was celebrated across India and in homes throughout the world. And today, just as I do every Tuesday, I shared a cup of my homemade chai with many of you here at the Pfister.… Read the rest “Celebrating Holi, the Indian Festival of Color”
Often times I find inspiration in the smallest of moments. Many of these moments happen when I am making chai. On weekends, I share them with my sweet Samara and Rana, making chai as I have done so many times since they were little, in either the early morning light or warm afternoon glow of the sun.… Read the rest “Making Chai & Finding Home”
they stretch far into the horizon catching the sun, my hopes and my dreams they promise of endless beginnings and just- within-reach skies of open borders and soft landings of freedom and choice for all the girls and women happy international women’s day this IS ALWAYS has been, and ALWAYS will be our time to fly… Read the rest “International Women’s Day 2020”
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”
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