Laura Turns Five-Oh

Mom, Because Kari and I couldn't be with you on your birthday or at your party, here is a collection of anecdotes, stories, photos, memo...

Written by Laura's Mom Carolyn: Laura was a very bright and a very very energetic child and by the time she was four she was more than r...

My friend Laura and I share... ...a love of books (especially good novels) ...a penchant for seeking out great recipes (although she can wor...

mom, happy 50th birthday - here's a toast to 50 more! thanks for always backing me up, thanks for teaching me to be proud of my weirdnes...

Favorite Memories of Laura: Laura and the Fake ID My favorite story occured on a visit from Erin's Mom to Macalester where we were prete...

My friend Laura (in more professional circles I refer to her as Professor Lo Lo), Happy Birthday! We met decades ago as young band directors...

Dear Laura, Bob and I are using this secret Blog to wish you a Very Happy 40 + 10!!! So sorry we were not able to join you for your wonderfu...

I first knew Laura as a member of the CMP team. Since then I have had the honor to know her as a colleague at Lawrence and as a friend. Be...

I owe my mom a debt of gratitude for teaching me so much about music. Today I got 10% off my hot cocoa at Caribou because I knew the answer ...

I met Laura when she married Gary and I immediately knew she was one of the girls. She bought pink boots at Zappos, drank cosmos, and was i...

Written by Laura's Mom, Carolyn: As a high school freshman Laura aspired to play in the Jazz Ensemble. That it was made up entirely of s...

Bremen to Sherman...I remember helping on that move. A lot of family from both sides and the family barbecue recipe for lunch. (1 lb ground ...

62nd street to the east side (small upper flat)~ Upper east side apt to lower on Breman (Milwaukee)~ Lower on Breman to upper on Sherman Blv...

We were living in Menomonee Falls in the early 60’s … the exact year escapes me. Our older sister, Paula, was helping Laura and I in learnin...

I've only known Laura for a few years now but value her so much as a friend and colleague. I love how she is passionate about her profes...

I didn't have the pleasure of sharing your big brother's 50th celebration, Laura, but I'm glad to be a part of this one! I hope ...

when i was 7, my mom made me the best birthday cake EVER. laura made the cake itself and then molded each piece to make one big minnie mouse...

Written by Laura's mom, Carolyn: During Laura's tenure at Central Middle school she reconnected with a former UWM professor, Scott E...

Written by Laura's mom, Carolyn: When she was eleven, Laura wore a new skirt and vest to school. ( I had worked hard to make it look per...

Written by Laura's mom, Carolyn: I think it was during her junior year in high school when Laura came home one day in a grumpy mood. She...