A few weeks ago I attended a women's weekend retreat. I have been attending this retreat for sixteen years and it is the one thing that my mother, sister, and I are committed to doing "no matter what". About a month before the event I feel myself getting excited about going and start counting the days. What is this feeling, what am I waiting for? When I really think about … [Read more...]
Should You Lend to Friends and Family?
Loaning out money is always a pretty risky proposition for the individual. Banks and other types of lenders have the right idea; they require a good credit history, collateral, and a signed contract before they’ll hand over the cash that borrowers seek. But when your friends or family come to you with their hands out, you’re not very likely to ask for any of these things. … [Read more...]
To Hug or Not to Hug?
By Ann Have you ever met someone, but you didn’t know quite how to greet her? I meet new people all the time, and usually I have a feel for the appropriate way to say hello. I greet children and adults that I meet through my work with a smile, a nod, and sometimes, a handshake. I usually greet my friends with a cheerful, “Hi!” but some of them are “huggers,” and my … [Read more...]
The Song Of Thunder Bridge
Written by Emil Schmit The subtle sound danced softly across our summer evenings. Too musical to be referred to as merely a “rumble,” it bore a vague resemblance to someone playing the lower tones on a distant marimba. As children, we enjoyed the unusual melody. We learned at an early age that the sound was made by a vehicle crossing the old bridge, more than a mile … [Read more...]
Around The Kitchen Table- Dating
Welcome to our kitchen table where we will connect with each other and discuss issues that shape our lives or topics that are just plain fun. The topic for this post will be: If you were single and had the chance to date a guy you are not initially attracted to, but think you might be able to grow to care about, would you? … [Read more...]
The Historian
Written by Emil Schmit I was unable to attend the most recent reunion of the Bloomington High School Class of ’41, so I made good use of an invitation to get together with some of my classmates this summer. We gathered at the Timbers in Platteville, where we enjoyed some excellent food and conversation. And knee-deep nostalgia. Our class get-togethers include not only … [Read more...]