Capturing WWII Stories, One Veteran at a Time
My son, Christopher, was home for Thanksgiving. During his visit, he spoke to 250 people at Bluffton Middle School, including the entire 7th and 8th grades, about his career as a pilot with the Air Force. Chris is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and a First Lieutenant. Currently, he flies remotely powered... Continue Reading →
Scott Elzey is an unusual guy. This story of his airboat might be out of season (I wrote it this past summer when the river's water level was high), but it is so unconventional (how many people do you know own an airboat?) I had to share. ** As a child, I heard the story... Continue Reading →
For 35 years Terri Worden has inspired students to succeed in athletics and academics. I applaud her for persevering through the decades of change that have occurred with students and education standards. ** You might say Terri Worden is a homebody. Except for fours years of living as a college student at the University of... Continue Reading →
Here is a Christmas story that I wrote 20 years ago. The story is popular with editors of books, magazines and newspapers -- it’s been published 25 times! It’s even been in the Chicken Soup for the Soul… Christmas book and another called Christmas… God’s Way (shown in the photo). The story is permitted to... Continue Reading →
Today I’m not posting anything about writing. I want to thank my family for being the best that there is. My husband John has put up with a lot over the years—mainly a wife who would rather write than cook or clean. He’s learned to put up with my messes, due to projects (his mom... Continue Reading →
This time of year many people are lucky enough to be heading to Florida as an escape from cold weather. Here is part of a travel article I wrote about a magical place that is not in Orlando. It was helpful to visit the place to become stimulated with ideas and details about what to include in... Continue Reading →
Lauren Petersen is one of the most ambitious young women I've met. She has much going for her. Read this and be amazed. ** It may seem as though competing in pageants is becoming old hat, so to speak, for Lauren Petersen. During the past couple of years, the Bluffton native has won the title... Continue Reading →
If you drive around Ossian, Indiana, this summer and see a Model A approaching, don't worry. You have not been hurled back through time. It is Ossian residents Lynn E. and Carolyn Yager driving one of their two classic cars around town. Lynn E. Yager was not always interested in old cars. Prior to purchasing... Continue Reading →
As a Christian, I believe in sharing my faith. Each Sunday a devotion will be posted here to help communicate God's love for each of us. ** "Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity, which she... Continue Reading →
Helen Blackledge, 103, of Fort Wayne has had some difficult times in her life— things that most of us will probably never have to endure. Yet, she has never given in to discouragement or the wonder of waking up each day. Helen Blackledge was born on August 24, 1907, in Allen County. She grew up... Continue Reading →
Writing of Kayleen Reusser 