Ole & Lena

On the eve of a big election, a politician ran into Ole and asked proudly, “Did you see my last speech?”Ole replied, “Vell, ya, I sure hope so!” ~~~ Soon after Ole and Lena got married, Lena was baking a ham. As Ole was watching, Lena cut off either end of the ham before placing it into the pan.

Memories of Coach Hammrich

The end of the summer that marked the start of my Webster High School experience involved a daily walk. A walk from the armory across the first and ninth golf course fairways and continuing south of the tree line that swallowed sliced drives from the short eighth hole tee box.

Everything happens for a reason

When life presents us with hardship – be it a sudden loss or an unexpected challenge –the question arises: Does everything happen for a reason?

Another senseless death, leave your hatred behind

I’m sick.Last week Charlie Kirk, prominent conservative and Turning Point USA Founder, was assassinated while at a speaking event at a Utah university campus. He was shot in the neck. In front of his wife and two young children.

OLE & LENA

 Ole and Lena went on a trip to Europe. When in Ireland, they traveled on a tour bus. The bus driver was explaining, “On your left, you will see the battleground where the Irish defeated the Norwegians in the year 982.

Going with the grain makes life easier

Before becoming a journalist I pursued a career in automotive mechanics through a local trade school. After graduating I realized I was ultimately pursuing a path that while practical was against the grain of my artistic focused personality. I then began focusing on what my strengths really were.

What good local leaders are made of

Last week, someone told me I should run for mayor. Well, I figured it was about time to make the announcement here so you can tell all your friends and neighbors that you read it in the Reporter & Farmer first – that will never happen.

Ole & lena

Ole says: “Never tell people your troubles. Half of dem don’t care... and da odder half is glad it happened to you.” ~~~ Ole was reading the paper. “Lena, he said, “dis is really interesting. De bathtub vas invented in 1850 and da telephone vasn’t invented until 1875. Yust tink...

Make room to accomodate your own and others’ needs

If living on my own has taught me anything, it is that no one is going to fulfill my every day needs but me.

Turn out to support the new thing

Right now at my house, we’re working to get our kiddo to expand his palate beyond a milk diet by offering him solid foods to eat. The thing is, he’s not the most receptive to trying new things.