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NIAGARA, Wis. — Our lifespans have increased. It is no secret that medical advances have kept many of us living far longer than our ancestors. More is now kno

NIAGARA, Wis. — A simple internet search gave me a surprising lesson on our November election day, as well as the evolving history of our right to vote. I gre

NIAGARA, Wis. — What makes us happy? What are our goals? What do we do when we fall short of our expectations in life? There are as many answers to these ques

NIAGARA, Wis. — I borrowed the title for this week’s column, and many of the tips that follow, from Michelle Obama’s book titled “The Light We Carry.”

NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week I shared with you that I always remember my grandparents’ farm at this time of year. The harvest time is an important time for far

NIAGARA, Wis. — While I was thinking about what to write this week, it seems that the forces aligned to decide for me. I am reading about the history of agric

NIAGARA, Wis. — Maybe it is because I have now reached my seventh decade of living or because I am retired and am not too busy with my own small life to notic

NIAGARA, Wis. — We are all familiar with the need to set priorities. There is always more to do than there are hours in the day so in order to live as intenti

NIAGARA, Wis. — When I was in grade school, our teachers usually began each new school year by having us address the topic of our summer vacation. I guess thi

NIAGARA, Wis. — “Patience is a virtue few possess” is one of those pithy little sayings brought about by the very common character flaw so many of us mere