Tag Archives: Fishtrap Lake in Vilas County Wisconsin

Family Traditions – 63 years at the lake near Boulder Junction WI

This year is the 63rd family reunion we’ve had at Fishtrap Lake. Not much changes over time up here. We still sit on the dock with our morning coffee, ride around the lake on my brother-in-law’s pontoon, and play Scrabble … Continue reading

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My father’s ghost is here

This week, we are at the annual family reunion near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, a tradition that started 62 years ago. We still love every moment. But what we wouldn’t do to have Dad, the Master of Ceremonies, here with us … Continue reading

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Nature connections

After three years living on the Big Island, I’m finally feeling comfortable in the ocean. In the past week we went to Hapuna Beach three times, enjoying quality time with Jade before she heads back to college. With the mostly … Continue reading

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