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Kevin’s family (John, Janet, and Grandma) hosted a beautiful party for us today. About sixty people joined us for a picnic. A few of the guests were with us for the wedding, but most had not been able to join … Continue reading →

Kevin is strutting around the kitchen with his chest puffed out, “I made BREAD! I made food that sustains life.” He did. My husband made a beautiful loaf of crusty artisan bread with yet another Mark Bittman idea. It is … Continue reading →

We just had a fantastic evening at Bacchanal, an outdoor kitchen/wine bar. Great live music, fantastic conversations, even the rain didn’t stop us from relishing in it all. Now damp and in our dry lovely hotel, I finally feel like … Continue reading →

We certainly don’t think we’re busier than any other family. In fact we acknowledge we’re probably not a busy as most families, BUT: We like to prepare in advance to treat our friends as best we can. We love using … Continue reading →

Meg and I have finally begun the task of actually writing thank you notes for all of our wedding gifts.  I believe we procrastinated this project as much a we possibly could (there was lots of design work, trips to … Continue reading →

Good Afternoon. My name is Margaret Elizabeth Gerritsen Knodl and I had the honor of having Hendrik Arnt Gerritsen as a father and friend. I’m sure my dad is very happy you are all here. I know he’s got me … Continue reading →

I have been working on an obituary, a memorial and a eulogy. I dipped my toes in the nostalgia of my hometown, Valparaiso, Indiana. Old friends told great stories. Together my friend Krista and I revisited the parts of childhood … Continue reading →

My mom, Kevin, and I are so grateful to the dozens of friends who sat in vigil with us at the VNA Hospice Center. As friends reassured us, the gracious nurses, staff, and volunteers were wonderful. We were so moved … Continue reading →

Anything familiar?   Seen on BookSpace.org (where Meg works )

What’s new chez Knodl? Dinner parties- we love hosting and attending. It’s dinner party season. Let us know when you want to come over for a little vegetarian soiree. Tutoring- I have been helping my nephew Josh with Spanish homework … Continue reading →