One of the insults of aging is that you still think that you can do all of the activities exactly the same as you did when you were younger.
Happy Earth Day to all of you. Earth Day began in 1970 to raise awareness of the need for environmental protection. Today it is more relevant …
The arrival of spring on the farm means plenty of fieldwork. But it also means livestock breaking through fences to arrive at the greenness on…
Ever since my first newspaper column was published in 1983, I’ve always strived to craft something that readers could really sink their teeth into.
Divine Mercy Sunday devotions will be held from noon to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, 530 Main St., La Crosse.
Words are my companions; many are welcomed back like old friends. One that comes to mind every year at this time is harbinger.
As I grow older and memories fade with each passing day, the ones that remain clear are those with family. I also still remember lyrics of obs…
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A damp smell filled my nostrils as a full moon lit my path across the crusty snow.
In this time of COVID and economic uncertainty, the Vernon Economic Development Association (VEDA) continues to provide assistance to both new…
Living in the country means glimpses of wildlife are an every-day occurrence, but I never grow tired of observing.
The community of Westby, Wisconsin, has celebrated its Norwegian heritage for almost 100 years by holding an annual ski-jumping tournament at …
An article from the HuffPost, Feb. 1, discussed U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass) who tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving both doses o…
Travelers driving along U.S. Highway 53 through Ettrick, Wisconsin, are greeted by a welcome sign adorned with a majestic eagle that reads, “W…
January and February can feel like long, dark months as we wrap up the excitement and glow of the holiday season and await the first signs of …
After getting (not taking) the Covid vaccine, should you still wear a mask? There are currently divergent opinions. A very strident opposition…
The bleak days of January may not seem like a time for celebration but my ancestors knew how to break the winter blues. About Jan. 25 was the …
The bleak days of January may not seem like a time for celebration but my ancestors knew how to break the winter blues. About Jan. 25 was the …
A winter man whose head is ice-white with age arose on an early January day to take his faithful canine companion outside. Together they walke…
Effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship. It begins with the ability to listen, a wise person once told me.
Hmong-American writer Kao Kalia Yang will be the keynote speaker at the Franciscan Spirituality Center’s second annual women’s conference cele…
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“Hope is the thing with feathers
When I turned 70, I thought, “Maybe I have another 10 good years left.” When I turned 75, I thought, “Maybe I have another 10 good years left.…
Living in Wisconsin and facing winter means finding a way to deal with snow – whether I shovel it, blow it or move it through mechanical means.
The annual Wisconsin regular gun deer hunting season is in the books. Although I never took a shot this season, I will forever remember it for…
COON VALLEY, Wis. — It’s one of the busiest times of the year at Donna’s Daughters, a gift shop in downtown Coon Valley that mainly sells hand…
It is early Sunday morning, my favorite time of the week. I brew a cup of coffee and open the Tribune to the editorial section. I go to the re…
My recent column about the Highland School in Jackson County, Wisconsin, and other one-room schoolhouses brought back memories for many readers.
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