Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
Among the thorough and fascinating new features on display at the Appleton Historical Society's new football exhibit is a tribute to my dad, Ron Kostelnik. We're all so honored by the tribute and grateful for all the hard work that went into the exhibit. In addition to the replica locker featuring my dad , there [...]
I know it’s just a game, not markedly different than the one little kids play on Saturday mornings. But, man, doesn’t it feel good to cheer for something every now and then? Lambeau Field looked particularly gorgeous last night, all lit up outside and in. I held my cellphone flashlight aloft and just took it [...]
While intriguing, the Packers’ decision to move wide receiver Bo Melton to cornerback this season is certainly not unprecedented. In fact, at least four NFL Hall of Famers who earned their Hall of Fame enshrinement on defense came to the Packers as offensive players. Herb Adderley, Willie Davis, Willie Wood and Dave Robinson made their [...]
A small yoga studio on the east side of Appleton offered eloquent evidence of the 2025 NFL draft's influence on Wisconsin. There, Friday afternoon, a friendly yogi centered her class with the following metaphor: "We're going to build a foundation first," she said as we settled onto our mats. "Just like the city of Green [...]
Note: Here’s the last in my series of re-posts in honor of Green Bay hosting the NFL draft. Quarterback Don Horn had to factor in both the NFL draft and a pending military draft on his way to the Packers… Just nine months after being selected in the first round of the newly merged NFL’s [...]