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Travel is Inspirational
My creative juices had frozen up. The endless cold and lack of change in routine had made life stagnant so it felt good to pack the suitcases, get on the road, and anticipate adventure. We spend three days on the road and finally arrive at our Florida Airbnb cottage. I chose it because it was […]
Rings on a Tree
My husband, who enjoys turning rough wood on his lathe and making bowls, pens, or other objects, recently finished an unusual piece. He had cut a slice from a dead ash tree thinking the grandkids would have fun counting the annual tree rings. The slice had warped into a bowl. With the bark still on, […]
Love in the Form of Purrs, Nibbles, and Pecks
In honor of Valentine’s Day and February 20th, National Love Your Pet Day, I devote this column to exploring the various ways our pets show their love to each other and to us. My daughter’s family took in a two-week-old orphaned kitten born on New Year’s Day. Jack Frost needed to be bottle-fed every two […]
Can You Identify this Mystery Business?
Over the last month, I’ve challenged you to guess the identity of a mystery man and a mystery woman. Today, see if you can guess this mystery business. Here are the clues. This business used to be on Highway 13, but is now in Lake Delton.was established in 1882 when Highway 12 was a gravel […]
Can You Identify This Mystery Woman?
A few weeks ago, I wrote a “Mystery Man” column. Today, try to guess our “Mystery Woman” (MW) who lives near Wisconsin Dells and is someone who has an amazing health story. On August 12, 1998, our MW at age 45 was at the sink doing dishes when her husband asked her a question. She […]
Winter: a Great Time of Year
We’re coming up on the midway point of winter. It’s time to appreciate this season for all it offers. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy inside activities such as watching movies, reading, arts and crafts, and baking, but let’s concentrate on appreciating the outdoors. A retired Wisconsin Dells dentist and winter enthusiast, Dave Clemens, […]
Mystery Man
I knew I’d enjoy interviewing this long-time Wisconsin Dells resident because I’d already heard some of his stories. What I didn’t know is that he’d use his sophisticated webcam to watch me pull into his driveway. Our mystery man, or MM, is 82 years old, but he is up to date with the latest technology. […]
Celebrating with Kindness
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King. More than 50 years after his death, Martin Luther King Jr. continues to influence us. Known for spreading the word of peace and kindness for all, he inspires people to challenge themselves, their kids, and their grandkids to spread kindness […]