Chris Hardie

falling down, icy steps

Beware falling down at any age

He was more embarrassed than injured, but icy steps led to a fall for Chris Hardie on a recent early morning walk with the family dog.

polar vortex, deer, snow

Polar vortex predictions portend doom

I keep hearing the dreaded polar vortex that brought -40 degrees and even worse to our neck of the woods two years ago may be back. Soon. Assuredly. It’s coming. Sometime. Maybe

rime ice, moments of beauty

Stop for moments of beauty

One benefit of aging is developing a sense of perspective, realizing life is a compilation of moments. It’s the beauty of moments we remember forever.

hearing instruments

Can you hear me now?

Lately I’ve had a difficult time hearing, and I’m not referring to selective hearing, the condition that occurs in many marriages.

new year

New year brings needed hope

My resolutions for 2021 are a reflection of the turbulent reality of 2020, with the perspective of the challenge ahead. I want to be a better husband, a better father and a better person.

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Plowing forward with project snow

Living in Wisconsin during winter means finding a way to deal with snow — whether you shovel it, blow it or move it through mechanical means.

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Hunting story resonates with readers

The annual Wisconsin gun-deer-hunting season is in the books. Although I never took a shot this season, I will forever remember it for the kind and heartwarming reaction I received from many readers.