Monthly Archives: July 2012

My One Room Schoolhouse

When I opened my mailbox the other day, I could hardly believe my eyes. There was a letter from Mrs. Pearl Focken, my first teacher – ever. She had seen an article in one of the local Nebraska papers about … Continue reading

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Post 4th of July Thoughts

It just doesn’t seem possible that another Independence Day has been celebrated and is finished – already almost vanished from our memory. For most of us, the 4th of July is a day of festivities, of get-togethers with family and … Continue reading

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Remembering Adam (1981-2011)

On June 11, 2011, Adam, an intelligent, handsome, energetic young man, left this universe near Herbert Glacier in Alaska in a tragic hiking accident. He was a special friend, a generous person, a great dancer, a good listener, and someone … Continue reading

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