Life can be about routines. Though we often complain about boredom, regular routines ground us in our daily lives. In the past, one of my regular routines was getting the oil changed in Bank car at least quarterly (or more often if my travels were a bit more). So, there I was one morning this… Read more »

Perhaps it is age. Perhaps I’m just busy. Or maybe I am the only one who gets things a little backwards sometimes. Recently I was in my primal mood, and I needed meat – well, a hamburger. I decided to swing by a local establishment.  The line was long, and I was in a hurry. Receiving… Read more »

A lot of stuff gets ordered online these days, and a lot of stuff gets sent back. That’s why it isn’t surprising to see folks carrying packages back in to the post office. Sometimes they arrive at the door only to realize they have to pull the door open, but their hands are loaded with… Read more »

During your lifetime there are many happy days.  The day you got married. The day(s) your children are born. Other days are comparable, while perhaps not quiet to that level. Days such as your graduation day. The first day at a new job. The day you arrive at the vacation destination you’ve dreamed of for… Read more »

So after five years and a few cracks, I am getting a new cell phone. In preparation for its arrival this week (in Covid times, new phones come in the mail), I went through my phone and my Cloud information. You know – contacts, saved files, pictures. I hadn’t cleaned out the phone “closet” for… Read more »

Returning robins, blooming flowers, and baseball… the signs of spring! My son played baseball from T-ball through high school- and mostly with the same guys. Along the way, I was involved as a coach, as President of Glade Little League for 3 years, and …drum roll… as the Game Announcer for Little League games. Later… Read more »

Following a mentally and physically tiring few weeks, I recently ventured to our home office in Jonesville to work with our folks on plans for our Annual Shareholders Meeting in April. A beautiful drive through a scenic region set the tone for the day. Throughout the day I had the pleasure of social distanced visiting… Read more »

To help the busy ladies here at the Wise office, I go to the post office for the mail. It gives me a chance to interact with other masked folks – the community and personal interaction I miss the most as part of COVID. On a recent post office run, I stopped by a gas… Read more »

Sometimes in life what we need is a good cry. Breakup with your first love in high school? A good cry is needed. Lose a favorite aunt or uncle? A good cry often accompanies the smiles and memories. Often a good cry is in a special place – your bedroom at home, that beautiful overlook… Read more »

My grandson loves books (a passion of mind too). He especially likes books with colorful and expressive pictures. One of his favorites is “The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen with pictures by Dan Hanna. I was reminded of the message in this book during our monthly church Deacon meeting (via Zoom) and our lesson of… Read more »