Remember the hurting this Christmas, holiday season

With the holiday season in full swing, it can be easy to get caught up in all the celebrating and forget about one faction of the population – those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Christmas snow deters fat graveyard

Historic Events15 years ago December 28, 2009The area’s senior nutrition program may be in trouble if seniors don’t step up and start eating more meals at the site located on Main Street Webster.

Farewell, a final column

This is the last bit of writing going in the pages of the Reporter & Farmer from me. I am grateful to have been given the chance to write for the paper these last five weeks. I enjoyed my time spent in this office and I’ve learned a lot during my time here.

Ole & Lena

Sven and Ole went to the lake, rented a boat and went fishing. They eventually found a great spot and quickly caught their limit. On the way back to the dock Ole said, “That surely was good fishing. How will we ever find that place again?”Sven said, “Don’t worry.

Christmas is a great time to watch nostalgic movies

Christmas is rapidly approaching and with it comes the urge to watch nostalgic movies I have previously watched 100 times.While there are plenty of great Christmas movies, I typically revert to the same three every holiday season.

Emmanuel means ‘God with us’

That means... God is with us... In the ER. In the divorce lawyer’s office.During finals. Changing diapers. God is with us... In prison. On the first date. During the ugly cry. In the drop-off line. God is with us... Working the graveyard shift.Working the 12-steps.At the office. At the gym.

Taking a seasonal break from life

Winter break is coming for those of us in school. It’s exciting to know I’ll maybe get to sit down and relax for a day or two.

OLE & LENA

 Ole and Sven were out deer hunting in da northwoods. Sven shot a really nice buck and Ole was helping him pull it out of the woods.

Finding joy in fashion choices

I love to see people express themselves in public. I think life is so much more fun when we’re able to express ourselves as people. Two of my friends who are complete opposites of each other get along better than anyone.

Small businesses are passion projects in small communities

Everyone knows about Black Friday and a portion of the population is becoming more familiar with Cyber Monday, but Small Business Saturday still seems to be the lesser known sale day following Thanksgiving.However, it is by far the most important one.