This is my family. My grandfather, Peter Coletti, emigrated from Italy to America in 1909. After he was established working as a coal miner in Cumberland, Wyoming, he sent for his wife Josephine, my grandmother, and son Anthony. My grandparents raised their four children in this immigrant mining town owned by Union Pacific Coal Company. […]
Miracles of the Heart
During February, the month of hearts and valentines, I want to recognize some special people at Olathe Medical Center. Saying thank you to them seems wholly inadequate, but it’s a start. Two weeks ago Sunday after we sat down to breakfast, my husband’s eyes shifted to one side and he nearly toppled from his chair. […]
A New You, A New Me
Years ago when a good friend and I were making New Year’s resolutions over the phone in early January, she said, “I don’t want to do last year over again, do you?” It struck me that I often stick with the same routine each year, doing the things I enjoy but not challenging myself beyond […]
Faces of 2020
What good could possibly come from 2020, the year of the pandemic? Many have experienced heart-breaking losses whether it’s jobs, homes or loved ones. By comparison, our family’s losses were primarily disappointments this year—a cancelled graduation and time apart from each other. Our in-person visits have been replaced with Facetime or Zoom, which are OK […]
Thanksgiving During the Pandemic
I hope as you reflect during this season of thanks that your blessings are many. While the needs in our communities seem greater than ever, this time of year especially reminds us of opportunities to serve. Giving back may look a little different this year, but there are still many ways to contribute wherever you […]
Miners Hall Museum
What to do on a golden autumn day but jump in the car for a breezy drive to a small town in Southeast Kansas and visit the Miners Hall Museum. We were greeted by Operations Manager Donna Sue Pintar, who readily offered information and answered questions during our visit. To fully appreciate the museum, you […]
Adieu Sweet Summer
I’ve always had a hard time letting go of summer. For as long as I can remember, the last day at the swimming pool before it closed on Labor Day was not a happy one for a little girl growing up in the Midwest. It meant putting away my swimsuit for a whole year! And […]
Theodore Clement Steele
Come along with me on this perfect August morning for a ride through the beautiful hills of Brown County, Indiana, to visit the home of artist Theodore Clement Steele. Our drive will take us down scenic Highway 46, then south, following the winding road up through the wooded hills to the top. T.C. Steele, an […]
Blooming Prairie by Candace Simar
The fourth and final book of the award winning Abercrombie Trail series is Blooming Prairie. To offset the loss of crops due to the Rocky Mountain locusts, Evan takes a job driving a mule train over the Wadsworth Trail. The author takes you along for the ride, describing in detail every jolt of the exhausting, […]
Birdie by Candace Simar
It’s 1873 and the story of Evan and Inga Jacobson and their growing family of five sons continues on the Minnesota prairie. Candace Simar has created such life-like characters that you are totally invested in their success or failure as they strive to tame the wilderness and create a home in the face of bank […]
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