by Deb Farris | Aug 3, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
a/k/a Growing Roots Move forward. Be in the present moment. Live in the here and now they tell us. So why look back? I’m reminded of a sermon I heard years ago in which the pastor used this familiar analogy: “There once were two people riding in a wagon...
by Deb Farris | Jul 17, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
And so the trail-blazing career of my father begins — William P. Wenzler Architects, established in 1955. It’s been a bit of a climb getting to this point. There are so many stories to share and my dad is a man of detail. He doesn’t miss a thing. ...
by Deb Farris | Jul 3, 2013 | Musings, Uncategorized
I’ve become greedy with my time. I admit it. I’ve never experienced such blissful solitude as I have these last days on the Island. I find I need little else than hours to think and write without distractions. That’s hard to find in the life I lead....
by Deb Farris | Jun 23, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
Washington Island is a little piece of heaven–packed full of memories. Kids have grown up, some have passed on. Each year I come back, I am older but the Island never changes and when I’m here, it has a way of feeling like we’re all together again....
by Deb Farris | Jun 2, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
My Dad and brother were both pilots. When my nephew got his pilot’s license at fourteen, I watched him land a plane and it brought tears to my eyes. We heard a lot of talk about Cessna 150s in our house growing up. I didn’t understand the fascination at first....
by Deb Farris | Apr 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dad knows my favorite way of getting around town is on my bike. He bought me a neon green light reflector jacket and always asks if I have my helmet. I morn the day it goes into the basement for winter. With two saddlebags, lights and a bell, I go anywhere. High...
