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Speaking bee, duck and water dragon
Have you ever wished you could be like Dr. Doolittle and converse with animals? Maybe, like my brother, you already do. My brother is a beekeeper and needs to be mindful of his hive with the onset of winter. He also understands the language of his bees and has a relationship of mutual respect with […]
Honoring and Supporting Those Who Have Served
“Thank you for your service.” The woman’s voice draws my attention and I watch the TV. She is shaking the hand of a veteran arriving home after an Honor Flight. The news clip ex-plains that the Korean War veteran had spent the day with his daughter viewing memorials in Washington DC, visiting with other veterans, […]
Come closer . . . closer
Her throat closed when she smelled gasoline and smoke. He’d come back for her. She couldn’t stop the whimper from escaping her lips. She covered her mouth, but it was too late. He’d heard. Rustling of pant legs came closer . . . closer. She ran to lock herself in the bedroom, but he had […]
“Kidding” Around
During a recent Kiwanis meeting, a man named Dave shared his story about working for a business that rents out goats to parks or landowners who want to rid their property of invasive weeds. Dear readers, is it just me, or is this a brilliant idea? Rather than using harmful herbicides, the landowner is clearing […]
Goodnights Across the World
In September we celebrate World Peace Day. As night falls this evening, families across the world will have different prayers, rituals, and lullabies. But as we adults gaze down on our loved ones, we’ll all share the same wish. Peace. . . Peace. “Don’t let the bedbugs bite,” an American girl says, kissing her […]
Tough Old Bird
My mate and I ride a thermal along the rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Although I have the reputation of being “a tough old bird,” I melt as I take in her curved beak, nearly 10-foot wing span, and impressive featherless face. Humans rarely use the word “beautiful” when it comes to describing scavengers […]
Fun Times
This week is the Dells Wo-Zha-Wa festival. Wo-Zha-Wa is a Ho-Chunk phrase which means having fun. It’s a popular time for locals to connect with old friends, for tourists to visit the Dells, and for everyone to celebrate the beginning of September and maybe even find a few deals downtown. Early in my husband’s and […]