editorial
Now that we are halfway into May, I’ve enjoyed settling into a routine of late afternoon and evening walks. It’s been especially enjoyable to walk past the pond in my neighborhood and see the abundance of active wildlife.
For a small pond, it’s amazing to see the variety of creatures great and...
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right gift for Mother’s Day. There are the traditional gifts of flowers, cards, and brunch. But what does mom really want? My wife says, “to see Lake Superior,” as she loves to visit the North Shore and we’ve taken a trip “Up North” for the past few Mother...
As the weather warms and summer fast approaches, calendars can fill quickly, and a schedule is often the glue that holds it all together.
Summer can be tricky, and having a plan can come in handy. I’m not a big fan of over-scheduling. It’s nice to have time to relax on a warm sunny day. On the...
April is Earth Month, with Earth Day officially recognized on the 22nd. When I think of Earth Day, the color green comes to mind. I’m pretty certain it has something to do with the emergence of spring and the renewal of the vegetation surrounding us.
While looking into the significance of Earth...
Another April 15 has come and gone. There are two things in life that are certain, death and taxes, as the saying goes. Once per year, society forces us all to become amateur accountants, whether we want to or not.
We sit around the kitchen table or in the midst of our home office, combing over...
Some folks believe the universe communicates through signs and symbols, offering guidance and navigation through life’s many trials and tribulations. Perhaps, I saw, or should I say, heard, these signs when the song “Ticks,” by Brad Paisley, came across the radio, and the rhythmic “ticking” of the...
Turkey rules Thanksgiving. Burgers and hotdogs rule Independence Day. Ham rules Easter.
As families gather for dinner on Sunday, I’m guessing that the centerpiece of a majority of those meals will be the Easter ham, often glazed and served alongside potatoes, vegetables, and some type of baked...
This year’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have had their fair share of thrills. As we enter the weekend of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, I assume we’ll be in for a few more.
NCAA tourneys are widely popular, even for those who don’t normally follow college basketball. It’s a chance...
I was driving through Buffalo a few weeks ago and got stopped at the 5th Street NE Railroad Crossing while a rather lengthy train rolled through town. I was the first car in line next to the crossing gate, so all I could do was put my vehicle in park and wait. I’m guessing quite a few of you have...
As the month of March marches on, the dreaded Ides of March will soon be upon us. I’m guessing most have heard the phrase “Beware of the Ides of March.” I don’t recall the first time I heard that particular phrase, possibly from a TV program or some pop culture reference. To be honest, I never...
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