Monthly Archives: October 2011

Laughter is the best medicine

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

It happened when I was admiring the selection at the free sample counter at theJellyBellyCenterin Pleasant Prairie,Wis.There was a family of four standing next to me — a dad, a mom, a son and a daughter. I really hadn’t paid … Continue reading →

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On the road with Greta

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

About a week before my planned vacation was to begin, my mom asked me where we were going. “Going? I don’t know,” was my reply. I hadn’t really thought about going anywhere. I was in the midst of stitching a … Continue reading →

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The unwelcome fishing buddy

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

I have never felt the urge to take my dog, Molly, fishing with me and, after this afternoon, I’m pretty sure I won’t feel the urge again for a good, long while. You see, I was feeling a little guilty … Continue reading →

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The fading sun

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

I absolutely love this time of year, when the leaves turn their beautiful shades of oranges, yellows and reds, and then fall from the trees and crunch under foot. I like driving down country roads and seeing the combines chewing … Continue reading →

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A marvelous, fabulous journey

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

When a reporter has a hard time putting into words the personal thoughts, emotions and experiences of Honor Flight, it sort of puts into perspective what this trip means to those of us lucky to have accompanied World War II … Continue reading →

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