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Where did the ceiling go?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting How are you doing? I have a cold, my car has a blown engine, I need a new knee and I lost my job. Wow! But I can’t complain. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me...

Until we turn to Him for forgiveness

My ear aches. I know what this is but didn’t think or hope it would happen. Everything changed this week, and my nose is running. In just a few days my eyes will start swelling, perhaps a stye will form, and all I will want to do is try to breathe deeply while not moving. I know the end is...

Everything went according to plan

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting My family was poor while I was growing up, but we didn’t know it. How could you not know that? We were terrible at math. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I’m...

Time has brought a collection of collections

Putting together a collection of something can be a healthy proposition for anyone. Collecting helps us cope with stress, anxiety, boredom, or loneliness while also giving comfort and satisfaction. People may be driven to complete a set, learn a great deal about something, or just assemble a...

Who are the best kinds of dancers?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Long time, no see. How are you doing? I’m sorry, but I’ve forgotten your name. You’ll need to tell me. I can’t believe you don’t remember my name. How soon do you need to know it? Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named...

Days gone by, acts of kindness

It’s time for this journalist to write a column consisting of good old “bits and pieces.” Our family had a fantastic Easter. Our grannies (my personal word for “grandchildren”) have insisted on a traditional holiday menu for team Zika the last couple of Easters.The four boys have grown into...

Waseca well above the average

As we head further into spring, it is always good to reflect on the accomplishments and milestones achieved within our educational community to this point in the school year. From the excitement of our incoming kindergartners to the diligent efforts of our graduating seniors, the excellence and...

Humble appreciation of His Truth

Truth has a unique effect on people. Sometimes the truth is freeing, other times it is convicting. God has a plan to use truth to bring us back into relationship with Him and transform us into better followers of Him. As followers of Jesus, we try our best to follow Him every day. We read...

Grandpa Al crows loudly for Joey Batt

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you always stir coffee with your right hand? Yes, I’m right-handed. Try using a spoon next time. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. When the sun rises and sets,...

Sometimes we get in our own way

Sometimes everything goes wrong at the same time. I am not complaining, I am just surprised by it. I shouldn’t be surprised, but I always am. Life is hard, the things we go through are stressful, and we struggle to trust God’s plan. My hard weeks are sometimes similar to other people’s and...