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August 3, 2021

Frank in France #23

August 3, 2021

Day Lily Delight

Fill that negative feeling in the pit of your stomach with new ideas

August 3, 2021

The Therapeutae

I would like to share with you an ancient monastic group referred to as the Therapeutae

August 3, 2021

9 Insights of the Celestine Prophecy

Written as a narrative in first-person, it develops spiritual/ psychological concepts

August 3, 2021

5 Tips to Protect Your Laptop from Physical Damage

A laptop can hold your life. If you’re working from home, it’s essential to your income.

August 3, 2021

Naked Olympics?

What if the Olympics were Naked again?

July 28, 2021

Frank in France #22 July 27, 2021

The last time we visited family and friends in Wisconsin was in July 2018.

July 28, 2021

Zucchini Season

This year I planted my very first zucchini.

July 28, 2021

Nothing New in the News?

It always amazes me how much never gets covered in our normal news sources.

July 28, 2021

Gnostic Christianity

Gnostic beliefs differ from that of mainline Christian sects.

July 28, 2021

Pyrocumulus Clouds, Dry Lightning, and Fire Tornadoes

The fire tornado, also known as a fire whirl, is one of the most lethal phenomenon.

July 20, 2021

Frank in France July 20, 2021

Holidays (or not) in France

July 20, 2021

There was an extensive search by the United States Navy for Earhart and her navigator.

July 20, 2021

Creating World Peace

The World is waiting.

July 13, 2021

The stories of farm life still crop up in my memories

July 13, 2021

“Mother” Jones

Mary Jones emerged as one of the most famous female labor activist of the 19 century.

July 13, 2021

Common knowledge that the quality of food that we eat impacts our metabolism and behavior.

July 6, 2021

Fireworks to Knees a'Fire

What I know is that when I am running, I feel alive. Am I hurting? Yes, but I feel alive!

July 6, 2021

I have, over the years, developed a set of spiritual beliefs of my own.

July 6, 2021

Edison Ghost Phone vs Tesla Spirit Radio

Tesla and Edison attempted to invent machines that could communicate with the dead.

July 6, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

On Victory Gardens and More

I want to touch on some memories that may awaken your life, your family.

June 29, 2021

Thank you to the Music Makers

What a joy it must be for all the music-makers out there, to give so intimately to others.

June 29, 2021

What does it mean ‘to trust’?

June 29, 2021

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

June 29, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

Frogs, Toads, and Blueberries

As I was working the soil in my garden, I noticed a movement in my hand.

June 22, 2021

Frank in France June 22, 2021

Ever since my earliest memories, I always took for granted that I would have a child.

June 22, 2021

Using Chocolate Waste

I love chocolate. I think I could be considered a "chocoholic."

June 22, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

Celebrating Dads

Father's Day wasn't made a national holiday until 1972.

June 22, 2021

Fission vs. Fusion Energy

Why don't we generate electricity with atomic fusion instead of fission?

June 22, 2021

Smiling: An Unspoken Language

On the Facial Feedback Phenomenon

June 15, 2021

Sowing Seeds of

It was a beautiful weekend for planting, weeding, and enjoying the sunny weather.

June 15, 2021

More Than Science Fiction

In space, they can create much more complex and fragile structures

June 15, 2021

Susan B. Anthony

Her convictions regarding human rights were kindled by her Quaker beliefs.

June 15, 2021

A Green Economy

The overall purpose of a green economy is to create an environment that is sustainable.

June 15, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

Thinking of Dad

have been reminiscing about the fond memories that my mother-in-law and I shared.

June 8, 2021

We Like Clean Air, Don’t We?

There was a BBC News Headline about "The World's Forgotten Greenhouse Gas."

June 8, 2021

Spiritual Power

The concept of spiritual power is a very deep and complex idea.

June 8, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

Feeding Your Soil

I certainly want to recommend getting a soil test kit.

June 8, 2021

Scientific Method and Climate Change

Developing a climate change theory is not just a matter of pulling a rabbit out of the hat

June 8, 2021

The Irish Potato Famine

Daniel O’Connell, known as the Irish Liberator, was a champion

June 8, 2021

Amazon to Share Your Internet With Neighbors on Tuesday - How to Opt Out

A guest post from Lawrence Abrams at Bleeping Computer

June 1, 2021

Face to Face and Fabulous

The isolation, panic and aftermath of this virus has dragged some of us down.

June 1, 2021

Doing Business in Microsoft 365? Backup Your Data

Many business tools are moving to the cloud.

June 1, 2021

The Horrors of Processed Foods

Research has found that healthier foods are three times more expensive

May 25, 2021

Frank in France May 25, 2021

Climbing Volcanoes in France, Part 3

May 18, 2021

The Dandy Dandelion

And Nature Calendar

May 18, 2021

Frank in France May 18, 2021

Climbing Volcanoes in France (Part 2)

May 18, 2021

Alternatives to Household Chemicals and Cleaners

Potential pollution sources in the home

May 18, 2021

Gifts of the Magi

Interesting to do some investigation regarding the nature of the gifts

May 18, 2021

Five Tips to Get the Right Printer for You

Buying a printer can be overwhelming.

May 18, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

Spring Planting

A look at getting to the early planting

May 18, 2021

Do Wages Reflect the Scarcity of Jobs?

"Economists say if workers are truly hard to find, the scarcity should be reflected by ris

May 11, 2021

Frank in France May 11, 2021

I was in desperate need of some fresh air and beautiful views.

May 11, 2021

Boss Level: Keeping Your Gaming PCs at Their Best

If you’re serious about gaming, consider the ideas in this article.

May 11, 2021

Cinco de Mayo, translated from the Spanish, means the 5th of May

May 11, 2021

Taxing the Uber-Rich

It's not a major issue to tax the rich.

May 11, 2021

Safe Drinking Water

Most people assume that the water coming out of the kitchen tap is safe to drink.

May 4, 2021

Travis Rogers, Jr.

Remembering Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins

Michael Collins remembered fondly.

May 4, 2021

Relearning History

Space race of the 50s and 60s reviewed.

May 4, 2021

Magical Thinking

Exploring the idea of magical thinking.

May 4, 2021

Love is the Answer

Love seen, felt and heard in nature at spring time.

May 4, 2021

Pythagoras, connection between music and neurological system.

May 4, 2021

Frank in France - May 4, 2021 - Bon Premier Mai! (Happy May 1st!)

May 1st, national holiday in France.

April 27, 2021

The Apathetic Heart

For several years we have been bombarded with one disastrous episode after another.

April 27, 2021

An article in the news on April 22nd caught my attention.

April 27, 2021

I have found that going shopping for non-GMO foods is similar to a hunting expedition.

April 27, 2021

Could Schools Democratize Learning With 1:1 Device Programs?

Districts looking to close the gap are turning to edtech to equalize education for all.

April 20, 2021

How the Budget Connects Our Community

Senator Smith on his last budget listening session.

April 20, 2021

Frank in France - April 20, 2021 - Bonjour!

Academic schedule in France.

April 20, 2021

Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding, and Insight

Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and insight and striking a balance.

April 20, 2021

Travis Rogers, Jr.

The Hero Robert Smalls

Heroic story of former slave Robert Smalls.

April 20, 2021

Buying Equipment? Why It Pays to Get It Right The First Time

Lifespan of office equipment discussed.

April 13, 2021

Our Small but Mighty Community

Giving praise to small town volunteers and those who serve.

April 13, 2021

Space, The New Frontier

Looking at the history of space and dark origins.

April 13, 2021

Music and Health

Music plays a part in mental health.

April 13, 2021

Fresh Start, Part 4 – Securing Your Digital Privacy in 2021

Discover ways to protect your digital privacy.

April 13, 2021

Frank in France April 13, 2021

The effects of COVID in France.

April 7, 2021

Michael Tidemann

Dahl poetry collection a unique production

Dahl poetry collection a unique production.

April 7, 2021

First signs of spring revisited.

April 7, 2021

Imagine the Possibilities During the Year of Broadband Access

Imagine the Possibilities During the Year of Broadband Access.

April 7, 2021

The City of Cahokia

History of the Cahokian civilization.

April 7, 2021

Doctrine of an afterlife and final judgement discussed.

April 7, 2021

Easter Sunday Church Lady Epiphany

Easter morning brings contentment and joy.

March 30, 2021

Recounting Weekend Blessings

The sun fills my office window on Monday morning

March 30, 2021

The beginning of all wisdom is the statement 'I don't know.'

March 30, 2021

Fresh Start, Part 4 – Securing Your Digital Privacy in 2021

A guest post from our friends at Emsisoft.

March 30, 2021

There continues to be confusion for many shoppers about what constitutes organic foods

March 30, 2021

Expand BadgerCare and Bring our Dollars Back Home

Thanks to the ACA, the federal government has offered to return our tax dollars back to WI

March 22, 2021

School Days Memories in the Air

The walk back home that morning left me positively energized

March 22, 2021

Frank in France - March 23, 2021

À table! (To the table!)

March 22, 2021

Music as a Brain Tune-up

Music can actually strengthen our relationships with others.

March 22, 2021

Wisconsin Women to Remember

March is Women’s History Month

March 22, 2021

Fresh Start, Part 2 – Part 3

Securing Your Digital Privacy in 2021

March 22, 2021

The Mashkiiziibii People (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa)

The tribal territory of 124,459 Acres stretches across the southern end of Lake Superior.

March 22, 2021

The Little Ice Age

Scientists agree that the world has experienced five major ice ages

March 22, 2021

Darleen Jarocki

The excitement that arose the morning of the Easter celebration in our home.

March 15, 2021

The Ides of March

Beware the Ides of March

March 15, 2021

Charlie Milliren

For the Week of March 14, 2021

Have a great week and enjoy the mild temps.

March 15, 2021

Solar Innovations

Making solar electric generation a viable option has always been a balancing act

March 8, 2021

Keeping a Proper Attitude – Part 2

We are all going to go through some hard times and those hard times are temporary.