by Margaret Philbrick | Aug 14, 2026 | Art, Margaret's Musings
In early March Jerod Santek, head of Write On Door County asked me, would I want to write a poem to go with a piece of music for the Midsummer Music Festival. Of course! A merger of music and poetry in the height of summer, in the midst of a live musical performance....
by Margaret Philbrick | Feb 12, 2019 | Growing Life
Last weekend I fell on the ice twice. Who didn’t? Despite my trusty Bearpaw boots, the thick layer of fresh powder disguised the ice rink beneath. Slam…Ouch! Move all limbs, check for broken bones, breathe a sigh of relief. I’m walking, but currently find myself holed...
by Margaret Philbrick | Jun 25, 2016 | Growing Life
Like millions of others, our youngest child graduated from high school this month. “Millions have done it before you and millions will do it after you,” my husband was told when he signed up for the Barbri course to prepare for the bar exam. There is something...
by Margaret Philbrick | Feb 23, 2016 | Growing Life
While walking my yorkie-poo this morning I spot these early harbingers. Tufting out of the last fall’s rotting leaves a sunshine nugget shoots forth, one blossom so tiny you could miss it. After looking right then left, I reach down beneath my big toe and pick...
