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As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the months ahead. While resolutions often center around health, relationships, or career, focusing on … more
It was the Sunday before Christmas and the teacher of the fifth-grade class was reviewing the details of the birth of Jesus. With carefully chosen words, she talked about the difficult journey to … more
Hello friends, I have been hearing good things about Chippewa County's "Otter Lake" for a number of years but knew absolutely nothing about it until this week. Along with my golden retrievers Ruby … more
I have opinions. I have also learned, through experiences, a great many things. And I have a great many things to learn. I also have a great many things that I know very little about, but I have a … more
It’s going to be a great Christmas! Barring unforeseen circumstances we plan to celebrate our with all kids, grandkids and a slew of dogs all in one place. Some years, for logistical reasons, … more
It’s literally Christmas Day and we’re all settled in with family and friends. By now we know who has been naughty and who has been nice. The proof is found under the tree, or, not under … more
It’s an interesting time we live in when a man halfway around the world is the reason that I celebrated with a cold one last week. The internet rules the world these days. I’m guilty of … more
As I drove home one night last week, I tuned into a radio program, and they were talking about the effect inflation has had on all of our lives. Perhaps, one gentleman said, perhaps hardest hit are … more
Hello friends, Wisconsin's nine day deer gun season was so fun for the 53rd year in a row that I have no choice but to return for a 54th. The following column is some highlights from Tuesday through … more
I’m going to miss you people, most of you at least. It’s been nice to know you. I’ll see you on the other side…of winter. The first rude cold blast took me aback at … more
One of the things that I find myself regularly dealing with is learning new things "on the job." Not always at work, but often doing work in my home. As of late, I'm doing a lot of learning about how … more
Christmas is always a joyous time of the year with beautiful lights and decorations, Christmas music, church services, family gatherings, and the aroma and taste of home cooking including Christmas … more
In a democracy, policy is decided through votes, not violence. That’s why the recent news about threats being made against some of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Democratic … more
It’s snowing! It’s snowing! It’s snowing! I heard excited little voices exclaiming as I sat at my library desk scanning books. The pure joy of seeing those first few flakes echoed … more
I often hear people lamenting that they have "bone on bone" contact in their joints. And many end up with joint replacement surgery to solve the issue. Thanks to how our bodies grow and … more
Technology is great when it works, not so great when it doesn’t. Two weeks in a row now technology has been a hindrance to accomplishing what I need to accomplish. Last week it was the … more
“Elections have consequences. I won.” – Barack Obama, October 25, 2010 “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and … more
There’s a lot of debate going on in our country right now. Sometimes, the discourse is less than civil. Sometimes, opinions of other people offend us. But let’s not let that ruin the … more
It has been awhile since I've written an article, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to give the Owen Withee Blackhawks football team and coaches a huge congratulations on their undefeated and … more
If an election is within 1% in the state of Wisconsin, candidates have a right to ask for a recount, provided that they are willing to pay for it. If an election is within 0.25%, the taxpayers will … more
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