Author Archives: Sue Edison-Swift

Work Aprons

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Sue Edison-Swift

Getting ready for a shift staffing the admissions desk at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum means wearing one of the Scandinavian-looking aprons I purchased the the museum gift shop. I attach my name tag and put essentials in the front pockets, … Continue reading →

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Family Sweetness

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Sue Edison-Swift

Sally named our lower-level suite–a bedroom with two single beds, play area with a pull-out couch, and a bathroom–“the family sweetness.” It’s perfect for sleepovers. Last night, the kids had a sleepover with Umma and Baba. Mindful the next morning … Continue reading →

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Working Birthdays

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Sue Edison-Swift

It started innocently enough. One year, my colleague Faith and I, each with single-digit April birthdates, realized our combined ages added to 100. Since a centennial birthday doesn’t come around every year, we decided to spring for cake. There were … Continue reading →

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On butterfly wings

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Sue Edison-Swift

This post combines the text from “Resurrection Reminder,” my article in the April 2011 issue of Lutheran Woman Today, now Gather magazine, with photos and videos of monarch caterpillars and butterflies.—Sue Butterflies are symbols of Christ’s resurrection.  I know why. After a worship … Continue reading →

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Sammyversary

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Sue Edison-Swift

“It takes a least three months to know what kind of dog you got,” reminded family friend and vet Audrey Gale-Dyer, as she virtually accompanied us through Sam-the-Dog’s transition from shelter to our home. It’s been three months. So now … Continue reading →

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2018 Epiphany Letter

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Sue Edison-Swift

Last year, which felt like a decade shoved into 365 days, wasn’t all bad. We share our highlights, below.

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Sam’s Photo Session

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Sue Edison-Swift

The Edison-Albrights, including Hank-the-Dog, were visiting, so we asked for help taking a picture with Sam-the-Dog. Eight photos illustrate how it went. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

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Sam-the-Dog

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Sue Edison-Swift

Paul and I adopted Sam-the-Dog from the wonderful Human Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) in Decorah, on Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was named Sam at the Shelter, being a “found” dog no one claimed. So, we don’t know a … Continue reading →

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“All Anew” is a way of life, not an event

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Sue Edison-Swift

The day before Leymah Gbowee addressed 3,300 participants attending the Tenth Triennial Gathering, July 14, she took time for a conversation over a cup of green tea. Gbowee, a Lutheran from Monrovia, Liberia, led the interfaith movement of prayerful and persistent women … Continue reading →

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From your baby book

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sue Edison-Swift

A MESSAGE FROM MY PARENTS March 28, 1981 (You are 10 weeks old) Dearest Anne, When we look down on your precious face, we are filled with many hopes and dreams for you. We hope you will be a happy … Continue reading →

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