One thing that can definitely be said about people living in the Midwest is that we love our four distinct seasons here. Oh sure, weather often spills over into a season where it doesn’t belong. We get snowstorms in spring and heat waves in fall. But overall, seasons in the Midwest know their place. And …
Holidays
Do you have a favorite word game? One of the favorites at my house is Scrabble. I’m not particularly good at playing it, but I do enjoy a good match-up now and then. Son number two has been beating me lately. Something’s shifted when you don’t win games you play with your kids anymore… (Oh …
We’ve “crossed the threshold” and entered into another New Year! Are you still celebrating? Or did you celebrate? And what exactly are (were) we celebrating? Is it just that we get yet another shot at starting over, doing things right, erasing past mistakes, losing weight, exercising more, eating healthier, criticizing less, helping others more, getting more …
2011 is rapidly winding down. Another year is ready to “close out.” For those who celebrate Christmas, the rush of preparation is over. One can quite literally slow down, breathe easier and relax a bit. Even the lights on the tree seem more subdued this week, or maybe it’s just that I am. This quieter …
Watching the news the last few days and observing winter weather visiting elsewhere with a vengeance seems a bit odd. While many sections of the country are gripped in winter-white and cold temps, it’s looking like Wisconsin; in my neck of the woods anyway, will be having a mild and mostly brown Christmas this year. Yes, …