Stories from the 44th Parallel

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 profusely, thriving unde...

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 keep our minds healthy...

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 with a billion stars...

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 by the time I wheele...

It had been at least 6 months since last having a Wendy’s hamburger. Swinging through the drive-thru for a quick lunch on the go, I wasn’t prepared for how m...

The morning was balmy and beautiful. With temperatures on the rise, this February morning promised a gorgeous day ahead. So long as the gusty winds would hol...

It was a typical Sunday. I had three loads of laundry to tend to, a house to clean, and I still needed to ride the dreaded exercise bike. Since the ice first...

I have to admit that I like how I feel after adopting the Younger Next Year lifestyle since January 1st. Who wouldn’t want to feel stronger, have more stamin...

It was 5:00 am when my husband startled me awake. “Where’s your phone? Is it right here?” “Huh? What?” I mumbled, scrubbing the sleep from my eyes and wishin...