Good morning: Along with other Midwestern states, Wisconsin has been called a “flyover state.” Some people have the perception that all the exciting and worthwhile events take place on either coast, and that there is no reason to spend any time in the places that lie between, the “flyover” states. It’s not true, but if…
Good morning: Weekday mornings I’m in the habit of watching the TV news with breakfast. There are the usual segments updating the number of COVID cases around the country. I can count on hearing the latest political rumors from Washington, along with reports on the new storms developing over the Rockies and the danger they…
Good morning: “Doesn’t God want me to be happy?” asked someone struggling with a problem which didn’t have a quick or easy solution. In this case following God’s will would, according to the person’s thinking, prevent them from being happy. Have you wondered too whether God truly wants you to be happy? He tells us…
Good morning: At one time multitasking was praised as the answer to everyone’s time crunch. After all, if you can do several things at the same time, you can get much more done, right? It sounds wonderful. You can talk on the phone as you’re making a grocery run. You can listen to music, text…
Good morning: The 2009 movie “Hachi” recounts the true story of a dog who accompanied his college professor master to the train station each morning and then returned each afternoon at 3 p.m. to welcome him home. However, one day the professor suddenly died at school and so did not get off the train to…
Good morning, “Just be patient…There will be the Thanksgiving Day feast with the entire extended family gathered around the table. You can look forward to greeting Christmas guests with hugs and sampling favorite cookie recipes in the kitchen with one another…But just not this year.” I’ve heard statements like this several times lately on…
Good morning, Who left the towel on the bathroom floor? Someone forgot to send in the application. Who left the garage door open? We all know the usual answer: “Not me!” We don’t like to assume blame for something wrong or something that didn’t work out quite the way we intended it to. After a…
Good morning, Besides the election the most popular topic of conversation this week has been the awesome November weather. It’s been wonderful to step outside without grabbing a jacket, take walks and soak up summer-like sunshine without mosquitoes spoiling the moment. What makes these days even sweeter and more precious is that we know they…
Good morning: Awake in the middle of the night with too much on your mind to sleep? It happens often these days. There’s so much to think about, so many concerns, so many unknowns. Did I remember everything I needed to do today? Am I ready for tomorrow? What if I don’t feel well? What…
Good morning: We are very nearsighted people by nature. Especially when it comes to disappointments and difficulties we assume that no one has ever had it as bad as I do. We use it as an excuse for all kinds of things, such as giving in to temptation, despair, resentment, or anger toward others, sometimes…