The ripples of a tribute donation

The ripples of a tribute donation

What is in the meaning behind the word ‘tribute’? Look it up and your will find a variety of meanings, often in reference to showing respect for someone you admire.  We hear about paying tribute to actors during the academy awards. (Actually, I don’t watch the academy...
The lost art of courtesy

The lost art of courtesy

There are many definitions of courtesy. NOUN: Excellence of manners, respectful, or considerate act or expression A courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression Indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: ‘a “colonel” by courtesy rather than by right.’ Favour,...
The Unplugged Vacation

The Unplugged Vacation

Camping is a great way to make yourself “unplug” while on vacation.  Many of us would have to think hard to remember the last time we travelled without a cell phone. Some of you may never recall travelling without a cell phone. Today, not only do we have...
And the Day Comes

And the Day Comes

The Hickman family today I have been dreading this day for a few years. Very strange you may say. What makes this day, April 2, 2017, different from any other? This is the day that Tim will have been dead longer than he lived. Very strange, I even say to myself. It’s...
Bruce and Wendy-Ellen Nittel

Bruce and Wendy-Ellen Nittel

“On July 2, 2012, my husband, Bruce and I joined an exclusive group. I hope others don’t join this club as the cost of membership is too great” After their son Blaine died in a pump truck rollover, Wendy-Ellen and Bruce Nittel had a visit from Blaine’s employer, who...