April 1, 2011
Truth Beyond Facts
I have a dear friend who seems to be programmed to see the worst in…
March 12, 2011
A Special Kind of Beauty
Midwestern farm fields, gently sloping hills, and muddy river banks create a backdrop of unusual…
March 10, 2011
Changing Like the Seasons
The first of the month, I went to Galena with a friend. “Oh Galena, Oh…
February 21, 2011
Finding the Perfect Story
A few nights ago, I made myself dinner at home. I decided to eat at…
You’re a Winner
Several months ago, one of the largest grocery store chains in the area ran a…
February 18, 2011
Triple Thanks
Oh how helpless I feel…when I need help. That sounds sort of stupid to say,…
December 5, 2010
Ring in the New
This past Monday was my birthday. As has become my tradition, I started celebrating about…
December 1, 2010
Look Up
Last week, when I was showing off my town to visitors, I made sure we…
November 27, 2010
Just in Time
Almost every Thanksgiving, my cousin from New York comes to town. He stays at my…