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Sometimes, if I need a few minutes of a mental break at work, I'll just zip through some headlines and see if there is anything neat and different out there. One of the headlines on a video that got … more
I have developed a new pet peeve or maybe I am just finally acknowledging something that I have felt for a long time. It relates to something happening in your community and people saying, “I … more
  Picture this: everything is going well, and you're driving to work when suddenly your check engine light comes on. You think nothing of it and drop your car off at the local mechanic. A day … more
So, for some time now, I've been working on how to write about this one article I found on the BBC News website.  This article touched on a couple of topics that really got my attention, and … more
Mountains and valleys, feast and famine, use whatever metaphor for highs and lows that you want, but such is the life of a Wisconsin sports fan these days. Last week, the Brewers clinched their third … more
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, the sprint is on for the presidential campaign finish line. So I write about a topic that is passionate for me, one I’ve opined on several times over … more
I was in a different world altogether on Saturday. I saw and experienced things I’ve never seen in more than six decades on this planet. It was somewhere I never intended to be. We … more
Hillary Clinton famously failed to visit Wisconsin in the 2016 campaign and lost the Badger State and the presidency to Donald Trump. Neither 2024 ticket is going to make that mistake. When … more
I sat on the back stoop on the cusp of autumn, coffee in hand, and bade goodbye to summer. “Seems like I hardly knew you,” I said. Summer sighed, reluctant to move on. But … more
His license plate proudly proclaimed “SAY NO.” But when the “outspoken” advocate for living a drug free life was stopped for speeding, the police officers discovered that he … more
You know, it surprises me and also brings me a lot of comfort when I get to hear about "random acts of kindness."  It is especially impactful when it's from sources that you don't think would be … more
Last week, I wrote about being a squishy grandma and, even though I have resigned myself to the fact that I am more cushioned than rigid, I still aspire to be healthy and strong for as long as I can. … more
“Tell me how you really feel.” That is what citizens in Owen and Withee should be saying to the Withee Village Board, especially those who serve on the O-W Police Committee. The three … more
Despite the Supreme Court decision in July restoring local clerks’ ability to have unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes, some smaller and more rural communities in GOP parts of the state are … more
We all know the saying, "If you aren't paying for something, you're the product." It's been floating around for a while and for a good reason. Like many other free platforms, Facebook makes money by … more
On numerous occasions a question comes to the surface regarding the unpardonable sin. Many sense that in the past or even in the present, they are involved with things that they know are wrong. The … more
An article in the news got my attention in early August. The headline read "Cheap 'Electric Bandage' Speeds Wound Healing."  I had heard and seen a number of things about various electric and … more
Last week a 14-year-old opened fire at his high school, killing four, two of his fellow students and two teachers, and injuring nine others. After his rampage, he was taken into custody. And while we … more
Gross property tax levies approved in 2023 by local taxing jurisdictions in Wisconsin increased by 4.6% statewide, which exceeded inflation and was the largest increase since 2007. Meanwhile, … more
What to Do When Your Computer Won’t Turn On We've all been there—ready to use your computer, only to find it won't turn on. It can be frustrating, but before you panic, you can check … more
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