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‘Wrap your heart around us’
Yesterday I spoke to my son as he made his way from the outdoor market in Jerusalem to his tiny apartment. As we talked, the sounds of busy streets forced our conversation to pause until the … more
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Today we honor all who served
Today is Veterans Day, Nov. 11. One hundred two years ago, it was called Armistice Day, the day the Great War ended. I’m sure many of us remember: “…On the 11th hour, on the … more
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Concession: What’s the story behind a presidential candidate conceding? What have they said?
Many have wondered over the weekend if President Trump will concede the election and whether he will give a concession speech. I’ve been wondering about something else. What’s the … more
Galena went wild for whist: A card game was the talk of the town for decades in Galena and region
Card games are a popular pastime in the region, whether it is a game of euchre at a local tavern or a game of bridge at a friend’s home. Cards have been an integral part of the … more
Clinging to hope that we will become wise
I have not looked at the election news this morning. I have chosen not to get pulled into that maelstrom. Instead, I have chosen to celebrate the vulnerable beauty of the intricate patterns of life … more
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Mute ‘em out: Tired of the lies and distortions in TV ads. . .here’s a great solution
When I was a kid, we’d visit my parents’ dear friends in Kalamazoo, Mich. They had kids about our age, so there was always a lot of energy and commotion in their house. I’ll … more
Proper flag disposal
In spite of all the reported divisiveness within our country, it is refreshing to find our community continues to respect our national banner. Located behind Galena City Hall is a receptacle … more
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‘A rough and tumble game’: The earliest seasons of Galena football featured many storylines
Rivalries are the life blood of local high school sports, whether it is Galena and Stockton, or Galena against East Dubuque. Players and fans alike always tend to have one or two games circled on … more
‘COVID-19 Galena, The Story in Song’ a treasure
In times of profound difficulty, artists can open our hearts. The Galena Center for the Arts received an Illinois Humanities Council grant to produce a compilation by local musicians singing … more
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Go. Be. Love. The world needs you more than ever
As we enter Autumn 2020, it is a wonderful time to remind us how beautiful it is to let things go. Closing the door on a season or chapter is at times difficult. 2020 has been living proof of … more
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Hungry for simple human contact
In the chilly drizzle yesterday, I climbed about on my land gathering fallen wood for kindling. I lost myself in that ordinary, ancient task of preparing for winter. I was a part of the creatures … more
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The curious case of Enoch Hawes: This Stockton landowner fought to his death against incorporation
Sometimes people find themselves on the wrong side of history, or other times people’s stories aren’t recorded in the annals of the past. Beginning in 1889 and up to the election on … more
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