In March, 2015, I met with the priest of a small Episcopal church in our area about helping them out in the office while they sought a permanent office manager. A friend of mine who attends the church had told me they were “desperate” and though typically, that is never a word you should use to attract good candidates, I felt I could keep things afloat for two or three months max. Then I’d be done. Out of there. Sayonara. Adios. The priest didn’t like my proposal. She either wanted me Continue Reading
Writer’s Retreat – Part 1
Perhaps “family friendly” should have been a clue. Perhaps it was and I chose to ignore it. Kids stay free… Great site for family reunions… Something for everyone. That last part is true unless of course, you’re a struggling writer looking for a quiet place to replenish your soul with meaningful words that flow easily onto the page. Instead, I found myself dodging dripping ice cream cones, shrieking to the peals of children laughing and crying, and overdosing on constant parental Continue Reading
A Salute to My Mother
Frances Helen Waid Sievers b. June 10, 1921 m. July 24, 1943 d. July 19, 1980 Wife, mother of four, grandmother of five. Spent her first fourteen years in Columbus, Ohio before her family moved to Milwaukee. A Girl Scout through high school. Graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, degree in Special Education. Married her high school sweetheart when he was serving in WW II. Packed and moved several times throughout southern Wisconsin with her husband and Continue Reading
What Can We Learn from March Madness?
Like many others, I am near the end of March Madness. Four weekends of continuous college basketball for both men and women that will culminate in the NCAA Final Four tournaments next weekend. I explained this piece of American culture to my international student friends, and watched them nod their heads and say “ahhh” as if they got it. I knew they didn't. Casual fans become fully invested in the games. We root for archrivals when our team gets bounced. We talk about players and coaches as if Continue Reading