Talking It Over

A little over a week ago, our children surprised my husband and me with a 40th wedding anniversary celebration. It came as a surprise because our anniversary isn't until September...

When you host a party, you really hope people will attend. Hancock hosted a huge party earlier this month, and it was with joy that the community welcomed several hundred...

Over the Hancock July 4 and All-School Reunion weekend, my high school graduating class held their 40 year reunion. We were joined by the class above us and below us...

There aren't enough words to describe the wonderful weekend in Hancock for the All-School Reunion and July 4 celebration. Everything was fun, beautiful, warm, memorable and to be cherished for...

I am so excited for this weekend. The All-School Reunion is always so much fun, exhausting, but worth every minute spent preparing. I have tried to keep a somewhat low...

Reunion seems to be the theme for this summer. Not only is there a big All-School reunion but several classes and families are also planning reunions. It will be a...

Every June, during dairy month, I am reminded of my youth. Growing up on a dairy farm, the month of June was often special. My dad served on several dairy...

We are now in the middle of June and that means that the July 7 All-School reunion is only a few weeks away. For Hancock alumni and friends it also...

When I was young, one of my favorite memories is playing under weeping willow trees. My favorite willow tree was one at my aunt and uncle's farm place. It was...

I was just trying to come up with something to write for my column this week, when I received an email from my sister Sharon. She described a visit to...

This weekend I attended a dance recital in Morris for what seemed like a hundred young dancers. My granddaughter, Jaedyn, was in her first year of dance and this was...