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BY PAT D'AMICO | December 18, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.
The 12 Dogs of Christmas
This Christmas story begins on a cold October night many long years ago
Christmas Surprise: The Farmers’ Pounding Party
When Dad opened the door, a chorus boomed from a porch full of people. “Surprise! We’re giving your family a pounding party."
Our Christmas Stocking Tradition
My job of wrapping each piece with the waxed paper squares was always a cherished privilege
Dorothea Nordstrand Remembers Ice Skating on Green Lake in 1930
Someone drove an automobile straight across Green Lake on the ice from beach to beach and back again
birth Day-date
My current old-old age is disbelief and time is measured now in days not years
Knock, Knock, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
I’ve been wondering who of my deceased friends, loved ones, and relatives would greet me in that tunnel
Wired
Every morning, I pluck my hearing aids, iPhone and laptop from their respective charging stations
Home Country Christmas Wishes
The little girl smiled and walked over to Mabel. “Are you a grandma?” she asked.
Crystal-Clear
“Use the crystal goblets, Lois.” My mother called out from the kitchen.
Life of Bessie - Part II
The short, chilly days make this the perfect time to catch up on some reading. May we suggest tucking yourself into a chair with a blanket and a cup of tea to continue with the extraordinary life of Bessie?
Green Lake Theater
Prizes were bags of groceries and household sundries
Challenged By Change?
Having patience; a willingness to work through initial glitches or put up with some imperfections when starting anything new is critical for succeeding
Brother Love
This is a story about a brother and sister, loving and annoying each other while growing up during the World War Two years
