Gina
A resident of Wisconsin since 2012, Gina grew up in California but has always felt at home in the Midwest, having spent many childhood holidays goofing off with cousins and extended family in the Chicago area. Gina met her husband Kevin at the University of Notre Dame, where she studied marketing and German and played trumpet in the marching band. They have two daughters, Julia (7 years) and Lily (6 years). Gina has a background in fundraising and enjoys collaborating on community projects, training for sprint triathlons, and fueling her writing pursuits with large amounts of coffee and chocolate. You can find some of her caffeinated ramblings at Love Hope and Coffee.
For the Days When I Want to Hit the Fast Forward Button
In the movie Click, Adam Sandler plays a stressed-out executive who discovers a magical remote control, giving him the power to mute, pause, rewind, and—most importantly—fast forward through any moment unfolding in his life.
I’ve...
A Place of Transition and Hope ::The Guest House of Milwaukee
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A Love Letter to Teachers
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Berry Picking in the Milwaukee Area
At long last, spring has officially arrived in Wisconsin, and that means berry picking season is right around the corner!
Below are some of our favorite local spots for berry picking. A few things to remember:
Berry picking...
Five Things My Mom is Still Teaching Me
My mom passed away in 2004—one year after I got married and five years before my first child was born. Though I’ve missed my mother even more since becoming a parent myself, I’ve realized...
The Sweetness of the Last Sips
Have you ever noticed how the last few sips of a decadent drink — like, for example, a cafe mocha — tend to be the richest and sweetest? It's probably all the caffeine buzzing...