A Earth Day reset

A Earth Day reset

How I spent Earth Day:  With everything that is going on in the world, it was time for a reset.  Normally, I avoid outside.  You see, most sunny days, give me headaches.  So, why make myself miserable, I just stay inside.  I love a cloudy, rainy day.  Usually, they...
Small town fire departments

Small town fire departments

The other day, the fire whistle blew.  I went to the window to watch for the fire trucks to go by.   As usual, it reminded me of times long ago.  You see, my dad was a volunteer fireman.  It was his passion.  Many Wednesday nights, you would have found him, at the...
The start of my family tree

The start of my family tree

Family history, family tree, or genealogy, no matter how you refer to it, is one of my favorite hobbies.  Most people I know, do not share this passion.  Okay, I am not sure that, none any of my immediate family do either. Over 20 years ago, I was contacted by a 2nd...
Community involvement – leaving my basement

Community involvement – leaving my basement

When I worked in Pierre, involvement in  the community was the last thing on my mind.  I was too tired and didn’t have time for it.  After all,  most days, I was gone at least 11 hours.   And let’s face it, when I am not at work, I like to stay at home....