Stories from the 44th Parallel

It's not about you not liking the mask. It's not about your right to freedom. It's not about you being scared or not scared of contracting t

Would we flip the sucker over right close to shore for the neighbor’s entertainment, or would we actually be able to get into the sleek stre

The average text message puts a full 50-60 pounds of strain on your neck, back and shoulders. Do this repetitively throughout the day and

The geese had been raising their young on our lakeside property, defiling the lawn with fecal matter at a rate of 5 gallons per day.

Driving through Sanford, there are hand painted signs everywhere exclaiming, “Sanford Strong!”

I won’t be responsible for making a worse mess out of someone’s bushy hair, especially after the latest hair coloring fiasco...

He had SO much energy and intensity that his muscles constantly rippled like a coiled spring near the point of breaking free.

I love it when I can find ways to help myself with the drudgery of dinner.

It seems most people think homemade wine only comes in the Concord grape variety, or a fruity flavor like blueberry or raspberry… but they’d

As a little girl, I recall both sets of grandparents having gardens and houseplants galore. In each of their homes, houseplants grew prof...

You never know what path your life will take. Sometimes the path towards what you think you want ends up being a detour to something you wer

If you’re trying to find a more wallet friendly alternative to your current entertainment options, you will need to determine if you have th

Every spring I wait in anticipation for the ice to melt off our area lakes and rivers. With every hole that opens up, I watch the skies for

If there was a single person I could name in the whole wide world that was THE MOST excited about flying airplanes, it would have to be Davi

Instead of weakening yourself with worry, arm yourself with the knowing how to keep yourself and others safe. Control the things you know yo

As we get peppered with Covid-19 live news updates, state and government mandates, and social media shockers, it is imperative that we ke...

our little shake-n-bake experience with Brian so long ago was nothing compared to getting struck by lightening

It was the end of summer 1982. My friend and I were enjoying one last bonfire before school started the following week. The sky twinkled w...

Fears come in many forms and develop from episodes in your life. What are your fears?

I had been on the road for an hour an a half. Not wanting to stop to use a public restroom, my bladder felt as if it were about to burst ...