Water flowed back to the river I love and, with it came pelicans, eagles, deer and beautiful people. Most of those have been congregating along the river all along. But, I started to get worried about them all during March when I noticed the water levels near the Olde Oneida Bridge were alarmingly low. The [...]
Our friend Aaron likes to ride his bike. In fact, if you live in our city, you've probably seen him pedaling past. He bikes in any weather, wearing a helmet, a safety vest and his trademark grin. I've written about Aaron before. He's a very sweet young man with a contagious smile who has never [...]
It’s just a tree in a city full of them. But, like all great trees, the one in City Park symbolizes so much more. And now, thanks to some hard work on a brutally gusty day, a community effort and a responsive government, it has an even brighter story to tell. I’m so grateful the [...]
My second favorite Christmas tree stands tall and strong in the middle of City Park. My favorite is my own. But that second favorite tree? That's our community's, and every year during the holiday season it offers us every good thing about the season. The lights on that tree stand for hope and beauty in [...]
It’s hard to say who had more fun last night at the Appleton Christmas Parade, our five-year old or his new 101-year old friend, Pauline. Both enjoyed rides right down the center of the parade route, courtesy of the Fox Cities Cycling Association. Both waved enthusiastically throughout the whole route. And both can’t wait to [...]