by Joanne WiklundSeems like a rash of misfortune has hit lately, and hit hard. Everyone I’ve spoken to is having a tough time, or someone…
by Joanne Wiklund With heat and humidity reaching records, staying inside is smart. But the clover is blooming and growing and the weeds are growing…
by Joanne WiklundThe Fourth of July, Independence Day Holiday. We’re celebrating it on the actual Fourth. Oh, I know celebrations began last week and the…
July is an exciting month here at Countryside! We will be starting the stage renovation on June 26th and using the next three weeks in…
by Joanne WiklundDark clouds, winds, temperature and barometric pressure dropping are all signs the weather is changing. Storms were always a problem for my mom…
by Joanne WiklundMy earthly father was so human. He was funny, lovable, demanding and often gone, working wherever he could to keep his family fed.…
by Joanne WiklundToday is Flag Day. One of the most poignant remembrance ceremonies I always enjoyed was when the American Legion in Cordova burned the…
by Joanne Wiklund Many yards look so good. Lawn owners remember how to mow their own pattern. I read somewhere that while you complete a new…
Dear Church Family,I watch the kids get on and off the bus clinging to their phones. I see people taking their dogs into pet stores…
by Joanne WiklundMemorial Day. On the date. May 30th. Celebrating began early on Thursday and Friday when people took off for everywhere. In the third…