This is that magical time of year where we start to think of giving to others. And just after we’ve maxed out our credit cards on Black Friday, our real estate tax bill arrives in the mail. Many Wisconsin businesses, however, get two bills – one for their real estate and one for their personal […]
When I was a kid, we used to bike everywhere – to friends’ houses, to the park, and to Gordy’s grocery store on sample day to get free Pepsi. When my kids were little, though, they used scooters almost more than their bikes. They each had Razor scooters, which were essentially skateboards with handlebars. They […]
Over the last several months, I have written a bunch of articles about the infiltration of artificial intelligence into our lives. It is certainly a powerful tool and has enhanced our lives in many ways – but, like most technology, it can also be harmful. And as is often the case with technology advancing, its […]
Last week I wrote about the tragedy in Penrose, Colorado, involving Return to Nature funeral home. Owners Jon and Carie Hallford failed to give almost 200 people proper green burials or cremations and instead improperly stored the bodies in one of their shut down locations. Unfortunately, this despicable practice isn’t limited to people. Jacob Jetton […]
When my dad passed, our family had to plan for the burial of his cremains. Through sheer luck, the plot on the other side of my grandparents’ tombstone in the Holy Spirit cemetery was available. It’s a beautiful spot under a tree in the back near the YMCA, where he loved to swim. It is […]
When my dad had to go into a nursing home a couple of years ago, it was an extremely stressful and emotional time. It was a big adjustment for him, but also a big one for my mom. Because of his selflessness, things went much easier because he requested the move. He could see his […]
Last year, the Packers played the Giants in London. My buddy, Pearl, hosted us for a viewing party. He is an excellent cook and had a huge spread, including an egg bake, bacon, muffins and more. It was spectacular (despite the 2nd half meltdown and Packers’ loss). While we rotate having Packer parties at friends’ […]
A few years ago, my kid was heavily into the Fortnite video game. The game is a first-person shooter styled game, meaning you have the point of view of your player. Your player parachutes into a battleground to combat other players for rewards. You can customize your player and even make him or her perform […]
Other than during his stint in the Marine Corps and his time in college and law school, my dad lived in Kimberly. After my great-grandfather emigrated to the Village, he was a third-generation lifelong resident. That is until he started having health problems. While my folks’ had a beautiful house, there were 15 stairs between […]
This fall has been very different in our household this year – both our children have gone off to college. We miss them terribly, but my wife and I have played a lot of canasta and we have tons less dishes and laundry. Our daughter goes to UW-Eau Claire, and the school has had an […]