It had been a good week, but still, I was happy for it to be Friday. I was looking forward to a weekend with no commitments, heaven for an introvert. I got home, changed out of my work clothes into something soft and comfortable, and after making supper, I crashed on the couch for a... Continue Reading →
Music: The Real Fountain of Youth
There’s nothing quite like the quintessential church picnic. June is the month for a lot of church picnics in the area, and I think it’s just a lovely way to spend a few hours. So I spent some time at a local celebration a few weeks ago, and really had a great time. One of... Continue Reading →
The Upside of a Polar Vortex
Funny how inspiration comes from the unlikeliest of places at times. Today was that kind of day. Actually, the last few days were that kind of day. A "Polar Vortex" had hit Wisconsin and the whole state kind of shut down over the span of three days. Oh, we fought it though. We kept going... Continue Reading →
Turns Out, Old Dogs *Can* Learn New Tricks
My dog, Ms. K, will be thirteen years old on Labor Day. I've had her since she was seven. We've shared a lot of special moments, her and I. She's no ordinary dog. However, with the number of years she is along, she has slowed down a bit. Her hearing is fading, along with her... Continue Reading →
Time With Temporarily Deaf Dog Has Strange, Wonderful Moments
It’s been an interesting week. My dog seemed to suddenly lose her hearing, and although she’s an older dog, it seemed to me that her hearing would fade gradually, not overnight. I was concerned, but it took a while before I could get her in to see the vet. Meanwhile, life became very interesting. The... Continue Reading →
Patriotic Soul Chooses Alternative Holiday Activity
My Sunday began with a glance out my front window to see a woman politely waiting for a squirrel to cross the street. She had been driving down the street when the squirrel appeared, and stopped to allow it to pass unharmed. The squirrel almost made it across but was frightened back by a truck... Continue Reading →
A Little Perspective Goes A Long Way
It’s funny sometimes how perspective creeps up on you. When something you never think about suddenly hits you from another angle and BOOM! A whole other door opens to a concept you hadn’t considered before. Well, that happened last week. A dear friend of mine was falsely accused of something that never actually happened. Another... Continue Reading →
The Secret to a Happy Dog
At the far end of Mason Street in Stevens Point, you’ll find over 30 acres of doggie heaven that you simply must experience if one of the great loves of your life is of the canine influence. I don’t know what took me so long to get there, but last weekend was my new doggie’s... Continue Reading →
Working the Phones – The Other Side of The World’s Largest Trivia Contest
Author's note: For those unfamiliar, this story is about an annual trivia contest that began as a fundraiser for the student-run radio station at the UW-Stevens Point 49 years ago. The contest begins on Friday night at 6 p.m. and runs for 54 hours straight until Sunday at midnight. Teams listen to the radio and... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you have to stop and smell the hot chocolate
Believe it or not, this was my Zen calendar quote for today: “You need not leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. You need not even listen, simply wait. You need not even wait, just learn to become quiet, and still, and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to... Continue Reading →