Wandawega Blog Archive

‘A wise bear once said… ‘ (Part of a series documenting the forgotten old hand painted signs around my hometown… before they all disappear). Love this guy and his squirrel mascot #OnlyYou

Our Rathskeller bar served as a customer counter at a hardware store for 120 years before we gave it a new home. (The leather axe holder anchored into the front was once used for cutting lengths of rope- as told by the chopped-up bar edge) #100bucksWellSpent

Visiting the horses on the family farm with my nieces. (Back in the day, my mom was a ‘trick rider’ in our small-town rodeos. So I grew up with a barn full of rescues and adopted nags) I guess it stays in your blood- half of my siblings still keep horses. (Time to get Charlie a pony??) #someday #SmallTownLife

“Um….What…?” (5 years ago we adopted this guy from a high kill shelter and since the night we brought him home in our laps, he’s been our loyal camp security guard / face licker / hotdog stealer / couch snuggler / guest greeter) You can’t tell us dogs don’t have soul. #FrankFace #WhyWeRescue

A present from David – vintage 60’s pull-behind sled for our snowmobile. Ready to load up with blankets and thermoses of spiked hot cider. Or hot chocolate & baileys. Or both. #KeepWarm

David’s toy (’29 Ford) Track name: “CHEATER”. 50 yrs ago dad lost many a drag race against this car & always wanted her. But her fate was to be locked in a barn for the next 5 decades, until her descendants could be convinced to let us buy her. Within weeks of hauling her out of her tomb, she tore up the road for the first time since dad raced against her all those years ago. Thanks Rod & Kulture mag for the feature. #HoldOnTight #GearheadRoots #THXSamsurratt #BclassStreetRod