A Step Back in Time at Sellers Antique Mall
When I was in school (and I am probably dating myself in saying this!), in history class we would work through a chapter, and do the questions at the end of each section as well as the activities at the end each chapter. We would need to memorize names and dates of important figures. History, […]
Let’s Choose to Thrive Rather Than Just Survive
There is no question about it: We are creatures of habit. Once we have developed a way of doing something or a path to take, changing it becomes quite difficult. We find comfort in our familiarity, and any move to adjust it causes us to bristle. Yet, we also know change is part of life. […]
Mix Cosmetiques: Organic, Sustainable and Plant Based
There is an old adage, “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow,” that tells us great things grow out of small beginnings. As gardeners, we prepare the soil and plant the seeds, then anxiously await the initial sprouting. That gives us hope, telling us the seed has taken root and a plant will grow to its […]
SPOOKTACULAR!
The Biggest Halloween Festival in Wisconsin I am afraid that I am dating myself when I mention the phrase “too big for your britches.” That was used when a young person appeared to be thinking they could act older than they were, earning the respect that comes with age. Frankly, it was a sign that, […]
Glazed and Amused
Pottery Burn Becomes Brush & Co. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks the question, “What’s in a name?” She is confused over her love of Romeo and the animosity her family has for his family. She understands the import a name has and all it brings with it. “What’s in a name?” is the same […]
Twin Ports Business Alliance Sees Opportunity in Blatnik Bridge Project
In his new book, The Demon of Unrest, author Erik Larson artfully recreates the events that built up to the bombing of Fort Sumter and the beginning of the Civil War. Larson recounts the statement Abraham Lincoln made in a speech he gave during his senatorial race: “A house divided against itself, cannot stand.” Lincoln was […]
SBID Passes Annual Physical With Flying Colors
One of the things we are all encouraged to do is have an annual physical and dental exam. In doing this, we keep on top of any problems which might occur. Our doctor or dentist will notice any changes and work with us to take appropriate action so we can address any health issue that […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Holidays
If you are of a certain generation in Superior, you remember how Tower Avenue was before the 1970s: a variety of shops – large department stores and small boutiques, cafes peppered throughout which offered a quick meal at the counter or a meal served at your table. There was activity. We would go downtown just […]