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
Suggestions for New Medical Coverage
Dear President Trump, I’ve recently heard that you and the boys are talking about another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. I tend to agree it needs some revision, but not total dumping. So as much as I know you and Paul and Mitch like input from mainstream America, I thought I’d offer my suggestions on additional coverage that would make this a better plan. Coverage for a new mattress: It all starts with a good night of sleep, doesn’t it? What’s the first thing everyone does Continue Reading
What Would You Say?
I live in a neighborhood of ranch-style condos with streets that curve from one block to another. It’s a popular area to walk in, and the only sidewalk runs along the outer perimeter, so we use the quiet streets as our trail. It is common to see people from the nearby neighborhoods enjoying the peaceful area. A few days ago, I strolled to the end of my driveway where I greeted a fellow walker, and though I paused to let him go ahead of me, he slowed to wait for me. We quickly covered the 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