When Norman Martin went “big time” in the trucking business, his dad Verne, who had made his living trucking milk, cattle, etc., told a friend, “He’ll never make it.”

Do you marvel at the universe? I have just finished watching the total eclipse via TV, and I am always amazed at the exactness of our unbelievable solar system.

The name of the musical “Urinetown” did not appeal to me. I’m from an older generation, but I had a granddaughter in the cast, and that makes a difference.

When the first weekend in August rolls around, lots of people spend at least some time reuniting with folks attending Wilton’s Wood Turtle Days.

Vacation Bible School will be at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church on South Ridge this year.

The ordination/installation of our new pastor, Larry Neitzel, took place July 23.

I’ve been in the bread-making business lately. It began with starter given to me by Robin, daughter of Carl and Mildred Wurster.

I don’t ever remember crashing a party, but last evening (Sunday) we did. Our friends Jim and Mary Olsen hosted a celebration on Saturday in honor of their granddaughter Katja and her new husband Ben Lemon.

People in our area are saddened to hear about Kevin Witt, who lost his battle with cancer Sunday.

A bowl full of tasty strawberries was a welcome gift from Ray and Jeri next door. They have established a patch that is now is producing beautiful berries. So the jam season has arrived.