You know the old real estate motto- location, location, location.  It can pertain to ancient towns as much as it does to the modern cities of the U.S..  The tech, traditions, religions and recreational pursuits may differ entirely.  However, a place with an abundance of resources and an easier life are always tops in any…

When someone mentions Wausau, Wisconsin, a thought rolls through my mind-  North Woods outdoor recreation.  However, along with its outdoor activities, there is a small museum, refined with a reputation of showcasing avian art. It’s pretty fitting.  I think of Wausau as a rugged outdoorsy type of town.  Why not have a museum that reflects that same image? …

Who in the world meticulously creates an English style house, guilded in yellowed limestone, and never lives in it? Well, for starters, an American couple with English heritage, Nathan and Jessie Paine.  Although the head of a wood products company, Nathan’s intention, with the building suitable for nobility, was to share his interests with the city…

Courageous battles seem to be a cliché in the media today.  I’m not saying people don’t struggle, many overcoming, or succumbing to, horrible ordeals, and I don’t mean to demean those stories as exaggerations of ones fortitude. As I give this some thought, everyone one has had strife to endure in their life. Some battles are…

Holiday season is in full swing and I can actually feel my blood pressure rise.  Not to worry, I’m not going to start ranting about how much I hate the holidays.  Actually, I’m quite fond of this portion of the calendar, as I am looking forward to a little Christmas cheer.  Yet, the rushing, planning,…