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Soon after I opened the Born Again Quilts studio on South Wayne Avenue, Jean Wyss comes to visit. Jean who lives in Waynedale grew up in the neighborhood and is curious to see what new venture has taken over one of her childhood haunts.
Jean is a member . . .
It occurred to me the other day just what a blessing it is to be a grandfather. The children think we’re all powerful, a fount of knowledge and wisdom. Then they turn three …
We could all use coot lessons.
Yes, the enigmatic old coot in every . . .
The voice of spring is awakening the land after the long, cold sleep of winter. She whispered first to the songbirds, and they gathered their flocks together to return to our hills. Each morning, they greet the breaking of the day with their joyous . . .
Keep it a Secret from Those Closest to You
When I got organized in the late seventies, I decided to keep my “project” a secret from my husband, kids, parents and best friend. I’d read that when you want to make a transitional . . .
Uniform. It’s a word used as an adjective or noun. As an adjective it means unvarying, conforming, always the same. As a noun it describes a distinctive outfit intended to identify those who wear it as members of a specific group. I cannot think . . .
Sometimes a simple object will trigger a flood of memories, things of long ago and almost forgotten. The recent high windstorm blew a small churn that I used to store umbrellas off the porch and smashed it in the yard. I looked at the broken pieces . . .
Do you feel that itch coming on? It’s time, you know. See the kids out flying kites? That’s a sign. See little green bladelets in the lawn. That’s a sign, too.
It’s almost full spring, and that itch tells us it’s time to . . .
The photo exhibit, “Memoria: Assisi and the Jews, 1943-1944,” will be open for public viewing in the North Campus foyer at the University of Saint Francis (USF) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 17-22.
“Memoria” will transport the . . .
“I believe I’ll write some Celtic music,” said Dud one morning at the world dilemma think tank down at the coffee shop. “I’ve been studying it.”
“I didn’t know you were Celtic,” Steve said.
“I’m . . .
Snowflakes dance and twirl through the air as the capricious wind blows them this way and that. The wind chimes tinkle madly, and the bare limbs on the trees bend to the whim of the wind. Winter has been showing his fierce teeth the past few days, . . .
It all started with a person unknown. It could be a family member, friend, neighbor, work associate or maybe a loyal Waynedale News reader. I could think of 20 people it could be, but I’d rather not think about the specific person, I’d . . .
Al and Betty (Deam) Bowser, formerly of Waynedale, recently celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary by spending two weeks in Ireland.
They were married in St. Gaspers Catholic Church in Rome City, Indiana on February 15, 1958.
They have three children; . . .
Rusty rolled over, scratched his nose with his paw and fell back to sleep. Life was awesome! The beautiful Garden, called Eden, was perfect! The Lord God had created this wonderful place for Adam and Eve and all the animals, birds and fish. The animals . . .
Winter has loosened its grip on our hills for a few days. The recent snow, piled wide and deep, has almost disappeared except for a few patches here and there. February has always seemed a dingy, muddy month that spans the bridge between winter and . . .
From President Washington to President Obama quilts reflect the life and times of the men who lead and serve our country. Whether made by their family members or presented to them by admiring citizens these quilts make interesting study.
George Washington’s . . .
President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) and members of the Indiana Senate hosted a live Statehouse-to-space conversation with NASA Commander Kevin A. Ford and Hoosier native on Thursday, February 7, 2013 during the Hoosier astronaut’s . . .
On January 30, a number of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School students paid $1 to wear a favorite hat at school that day. The money collected went to the Street Reach for the Homeless and Project Warmth, which purchases blankets, hat, gloves and scarves . . .
Their mission is to help people struggling with their weight and achieve health wellness in the community.
Their goal is to help contestants meet their weight loss goals.
With the help of trainers, nutritionists, behaviorist and volunteers, Fort . . .
On January 18th, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School 4th graders in Rachel’s Club helped to make and deliver soup for the patients at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home on Homestead Road. The 4th graders made a taco soup and a three bean vegetable soup . . .
In the week before Valentine’s Day, Marvin Pincus had two new customers for his (free of charge, of course) love advice and fly-tying consultation services. He tied up a midge for one client, a salmon streamer wrapped in lead for another, and . . .
After retiring in 2003 from a highly decorated career in law enforcement, Lt. Tom Gratz had a tale to tell. Harley C.I.: A Detective Story is the result.
In the early 1990s, Gratz and his longtime partner in the Allen County Sheriff’s Department’s . . .
Do you know the three most frightening words in the English language? “Some assembly required.” You order something online; a toy or a bicycle for your children. Or you go to a big box store to get a grill or piece of patio furniture.
When . . .
The holidays are much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. Even with all of the uncertainty and turmoil in the world, you have so much to be thankful for. . . .
On January 25, the four-year-old preschoolers of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School visited the quilting shop Fabric and Friends in Roanoke. The preschoolers made quilting squares and a bookmark and took part in a scavenger hunt on the field trip. Each . . .
3 slices of bacon cut in 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups of ‘sliced’ potatoes (peeled optional)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. butter or margarine
Heavy . . .
If I had known planning my burial would be so entertaining, I’d have done it ages ago.
When my wife Rose and I got into our sixties, we decided to face what we considered to be a gruesome task. We resolutely chose to plan our funerals and prepay . . .
“Bare branches of each tree
on this chilly January morn
look so cold and forlorn.
Gray skies dip ever so low
left from yesterday’s dusting of snow,
Yet in the heart of each tree
waiting for each who wait to . . .
Nothing says, “I love you” like giving someone a heart shaped present. Whether a simple ornament, coaster, potholder, pillow wall hanging or quilt, hearts bring out the love. You may start simple by appliquéing a heart to a piece of fabric. . . .
Rusty loved playing outside. When he was in the house he would stand up with his paws on the sill of the big picture window in the family room and look out at the big back yard, wishing he were there. Sometimes he would see a squirrel running up the . . .
WHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLED
By Howard Thurman
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the Kings and the Princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flocks,
The work of . . .