Fall has arrived, have you noticed? I know you’ve noticed the cooler weather, but have you noticed all the other wonderful parts of autumn that make this season so wonderful? I’ve been walking as much as possible lately, not so much to save on gas and the wear and tear on my car, but to... Continue Reading →
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water
The title of this column is actually a quote by Loren Eiseley. In fact, I used to own a T-shirt with this quote on it. It’s always been an amazing medium to me, that’s for sure. For there is nothing that can create magic quite as easily as water. I always feel better in or... Continue Reading →
A Midwinter Night’s Eve
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 →
Autumn: The Season That Slips Away
I really wanted to write about my favorite season. Had all sorts of great ideas, observations and insights, but before I knew it, the snow was flying and it wasn't even the end of October yet! Damn, I thought. It's way too early to be inspired by the cold weather. Now what? Well I tell... Continue Reading →
A Story of Three Battles
So some of you have noticed, it's been awhile since I've posted. It's been a very rough couple of months for me, and I'm still reeling from it. Sometime midsummer I caught one of those summer colds that everyone dreads. Only it wasn't a cold. It evolved into bronchitis and the doc ended up giving... 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 →
What would your heaven be like?
My daily Zen calendar recently said something very interesting. “You carry heaven and hell with you.” I love my little Zen calendar. It makes me think hard about things I usually don’t think about at all. That’s what’s so neat about it. This particular phrase made me laugh when I read it, because it’s so... 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 →
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 →
Winter’s Walk Indulges Senses
This is the week I'm supposed to start getting in shape for Walk Wisconsin, according to the schedule posted on the website, so I thought it might really be a good idea to get outside and actually start. Well, that's easier said than done. With this season's bizarre winter weather in combination with the dark... Continue Reading →