Capturing WWII Stories, One Veteran at a Time
My husband and I are returning for vacation to a favorite spot – Hocking Hills, Ohio. Located 45 minutes southeast of Columbus, it is a definite “green” spot – Logan County boasts 8 State Parks! Check out these caves and rock formations! I’ll be writing another travel story about the area for a newspaper, including... Continue Reading →
Writing this story was a challenge for me. I’ve never met Zach Bertsch; we did the interview via phone. But he is the same age as my daughter and to think of what he has come up against causes me to experience a myriad of emotions – anger, fear, doubt. I don't understand why Zach... Continue Reading →
Here is a great way one church is helping students get started for the school year. Aren't these little ones cute? Students needing backpacks and supplies for the beginning of the school year may select one at a free carnival to be held at the 4-H park in Bluffton on August 6 beginning at 11:00... Continue Reading →
This week Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks interviewed me for her radio show “Let’s Talk” on WQSW-LP 100.5 FM, The Voice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We’ve done previous interviews on my books, beginning with my Chicken Soup books a few years ago. Now that I have nine non-fiction children’s books we focus on the writing of them.... Continue Reading →
“My philosophy is that each kid in my classes is worth my time and effort,” said Mark Weinert, biology and chemistry teacher at Norwell High School (NHS). “I give them my best attention even if I don't feel well or they don't earn great grades.” Weinert has taught biology and chemistry at NHS since 1988.... Continue Reading →
A few days ago my church lost a good friend to an illness. Laurel Clark was in his late 80’s but a regular attender at church who always came with his wife, Laura. He was a dedicated Christian and an avid walker. Year-round he would trek the streets and sidewalks around our town. I wrote... Continue Reading →
Last night my daughter Mandy & I presented a talk/demo about Indonesia to patrons of the Wells County Public Library. We showed Indonesian items Mandy has brought home and talked about the importance of crafts in that culture. I then showed some of the crafts middle school students made with me for my book, Recipe... Continue Reading →
This article and photo on Lauren Petersen explains something I didn't know much about – Fulbright Scholarships. That’s such a great thing about being a writer – you get to learn so many things in the name of research! She is planning such a great year for herself in Poland as an English teacher. She... Continue Reading →
This story of a friend appeared in a new publication, Sr Lifestyle. It is a powerful of the effectiveness of regular exercise. Do you exercise regularly? What have been benefits to you of regular exercise? ** When Bluffton resident Judy Clausen began walking for her health 37 years ago, she had... Continue Reading →
It may sound like a cliché, but I am VERY proud to be an American! Yes, we have our problems, but we are still the greatest country on earth. Today I listened to the moving song, ‘God Bless the USA.’ The accompanying video moved me to tears with photos of the twin towers, soldiers... Continue Reading →
Writing of Kayleen Reusser 