On a drive around a nearby lake recently it became apparent that another ice-fishing season is concluding. There were still lots of anglers on the ice where the ice was safe, but wind was making open water areas larger by the minute. I caught myself looking forward to warmer temperatures and ...

When I began my career 50+ years ago, I was always “the kid.” If not the youngest, I was one of the youngest guys around. One of the benefits of working in the radio industry is that many listeners had no idea how young I was. Acne was not visible through a microphone. A couple of ...

So, as of the middle of last month, I have been a mother for more than three decades. Thirty-five years, to be exact. Some days that’s still rather amazing to me, because I got married a little later than most of my peers. In fact, at my most recent high school class reunion, I still ...

Depending on where you live in the Midwest, the ice-fishing season is winding down. Once March arrives, you know you’re on the downhill side of another season of ice-action. And, if you’ve done much ice-fishing, you know that March can provide some outstanding ice-fishing. Following are ...

During the short days of winter, houseplants are not actively growing and experience a rest period. Thus, as plants are not actively growing during the winter, they typically need very little or no additional fertilizer. But now that spring is just around the corner and days are getting ...

You may be hearing the phrase “cutting the cord” more frequently these days. As the cost of cable television and the satellite options continues to rise, many Americans are cutting the cord and relying on free over-the-air television. The advent of digital television and its ...