A simple, honest reminder that the way we used to live still matters. This piece looks back at a time when people showed up for each other without hesitation and challenges us to bring that spirit back. It’s about connection, compassion, and choosing to lift people up instead of tearing them down because life moves…
We’ve all been told to “mind your own business” at some point. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: sometimes that’s the most dangerous, irresponsible thing you can do. Looking the other way doesn’t make you polite—it makes you complicit. “Mind your own business” sounds harmless. It sounds polite. But too often, it’s an excuse for cowardice….
In a time when division feels easier than connection, here’s a reminder that being a good neighbor, a good citizen, and a good human doesn’t require political agreement — just a little heart, a little humor, and a lot of brownies. I’m a proud progressive Democrat living in a world that sometimes feels like it’s…
A heartfelt and nostalgic reflection on growing up in the small village of Orfordville, Wisconsin, filled with friendship, freedom, first loves, and the unforgettable hum of a red 1964 Rambler along winding country roads. Growing up in Orfordville, a quaint village in Rock County, Wisconsin, with a population of less than 900 when I left…
