Recently, I was traveling on a Sydney Harbour ferry, when three young people speaking German sat down in front of me. After a while, I spoke in German, asking them where in Germany they were from. Surprised at hearing German, they replied that they were from Hessen.
America seems to have developed a case of long-term depression. There are endless strings lies, mass shootings, along with violent attacks on our democratic institutions, and basic freedoms. The Supreme Court seems to have gone off the rails.
On August 13, Wisconsinites will be voting on two constitutional amendment questions. It's critical that voters VOTE NO on both, because these changes would keep the governor from getting federal funds to where they're needed.
I am anticipating a busy, loving week with my family when we gather next week. But I know the sticky trap that expectations can be! One of my wise children tells me to let go of expectations and to live with my own intentions, instead. She says I must not inflict my expectations on others and that I am not bound by their expectations of me.
On Friday, June 14, 2024, I attended the blessing of Wisconsin’s very first Safe Haven Baby Box in Reedsburg. It is located at the Reedsburg Ambulance building at 230 Railroad St. The Baby Box is on the South Park Street side of the building.
Eric N. Ringelstetter, Lt. Col., F-35 Instructor Pilot and Squadron Commander of the 56th Training Squadron at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ. He is a 2001 Sauk Prairie High School graduate, 2005 University of Colorado-Boulder graduate, Masters in Advanced Military Studies from SAMS, Ft.
It’s tough being a woman in the summertime, and a big reason why is fashion designers.
Men’s casual summer clothes can be flattering, keep them cool and have utility. Far too many women’s clothes look good in small to medium sizes, either cover too little or too much, and lack pockets.
As we sail into the summer Solstice on the steamy updrafts of the season, it seems unfair that the daylight will now start to diminish a little every day. Long evening twilights full of fireflies should last all summer.
June 1st is National Pen Pal Day. Does anyone remember the concept of a pen pal? I have had a long time pen pal from central England. She and I have been in contact through various forms of communication since the late 80s. Letter writing was our first way of communicating.
