The loss of trees from the recent bad weather in our area has me thinking of my Grandma Nellie. She was a dendrophile – a person who loves trees. I do not know if Grandma knew she was a ...

Augusta Wilhelmina was known to my siblings and me as Grandma Gusty or Grandma Wisconsin. Although, there was a period of time when our brother, Bob, could not grasp gender in the words grandma ...

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of ...

There are straightforward options like, “To my dearest mom, on your special day: Happy birthday!” and “You’re simply the best.” Other thoughtful messages might extend a little longer, such as, “The ...