by Joanne WiklundSometimes we are reminded of how much music has influenced our life. Music ties us to people, places and events and prompts so…
by Joanne WiklundAs the world gets crazier by the hour, fear comes creeping into the hearts of people everywhere. Dealing with fear on an hourly…
by Joanne Wiklund Fog is a strange thing. It can totally obscure houses, barns, cars, even trees, then disappear, in whatever time frame it decides to…
New Year. A time long regarded as a fresh start, a new beginning, or a quiet reflection of things you want to change within yourself. …
by Joanne Wiklund A lack of electrical power in our homes can stop us in our tracks. Because of all the power outages recently,…
by Joanne WiklundThere will not be a lot of hugging going around this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and many of us will be alone…
by Joanne Wiklund Years ago I worked for a community action agency in Upper Rock Island County doing outreach to the elderly. I worked part time,…
by Joanne WiklundI’ve been a stay at home person since March, with only trips to doctors for both of us being made carefully, and other…
by Joanne Wiklund All Monday mornings are not alike. Some are worse than others. If we’re headed for work, or staying home to work, or recuperating…
by Joanne Wiklund With Thanksgiving just days away, I’m confused about what day it even is sometimes. The pandemic which has us confined, confused, and sick,…