by Susan Van Kirk | May 15, 2012 | Blog, home
When my children were growing up, the most popular cookie in our household was the chocolate chip cookie. If I had a dime for every batch I have baked over the years I’d be rich. These cookies have been part of our historic family events including major...
by Susan Van Kirk | Apr 19, 2012 | Blog, home
You may have wondered why I haven’t been blogging for a few days. This is it. My office is piled full of boxes, papers, and books that I packed in Arizona and brought to Illinois. I think it may take me a few days. Or weeks. I did...
by Susan Van Kirk | Apr 3, 2012 | Blog, home, small towns
I must admit I am a huge fan of the television series Friday Night Lights whose 63 episodes aired from 2006-2011. It told the story of a high school football team—the Panthers—in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas. Running for six seasons, FNL centered...
