My husband and I have just returned from a wonderful vacation to Alaska. It was the trip of a life time full of spectacular scenery, amazing food and enough memories to reflect on for years to come. However, one of the most significant parts of my time away came with the breathing space that the… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Margaret
Why We Shout in Anger
A Hindu saint who was visiting the river Ganges to take a bath found a group of family members on the banks shouting in anger at each other. He turned to his disciples, smiled and asked. “Why do people shout in anger at each other?” The disciples thought for a while, and one of them… Continue Reading
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
Socialize while supporting your community: consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanity! Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has lots of ways you can get involved, whether you are interested in volunteering one time or on a committed basis we have an opportunity for you! Volunteer for a day on a Habitat construction site! Habitat provides… Continue Reading
7 Foods to Buy When You’re Broke
by Penny Duane 1. Brown Rice. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals & antioxidants. It’s high in fiber and it digests slowly and fills you up. 2. Dry Beans. $1.00 pound. They are full of fiber, protein, minerals & vitamins. They are low fat and low sodium and again they fill you up. 3. Potatoes. They… Continue Reading
Ozaukee Interurban Trail
Ozaukee Interurban Trail by Randy Winkleman There is nothing better than lighting that first fire in the fireplace on a crisp fall day and reflecting back on memorable outings over the past year. Seems like all we can remember about the summer of 2012 was the heat and lack of rain, but I recalled one… Continue Reading
9 Money Habits That Can Make You Wealthy
By Penny Duane Reverse your thinking. You should be saving for your financial goals first, paying your bills and then consider spending the money you have left. Even $50 is enough. Look where you want to go. Goal setting improves motivation. Knowing what you want your money to do for you gives your goals a… Continue Reading
A Holiday Truce
by Margaret Lambert, LCSW The month of December is upon us again. A time when we deck the halls with boughs of holly, light the Kwanzaa and Hanukkah candles and gather around tables to share the foods and stories of our chosen tradition. This is a time anticipated by many yet for some it is… Continue Reading
So much to be thankful for
Much information abounds on the topic of Thanksgiving and the time and place where it first originated, much of which isn’t always in agreement. But, the one common thread of information is that Thanksgiving was a day set aside to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest that would sustain those early settlers through another winter.… Continue Reading
