Monthly Archives: June 2009

ADVENTURES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE: WELLS FARGO DUMPS ON A GRIEVING MOTHER

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Many of you will remember that my dearest friend Judy’s son Ryan passed suddenly and tragically in January.  It’s every parent’s nightmare. When you’re acting as the next of kin, it seems as though there are unending details, unbelievably sad … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, What We Know | 31 Comments

EVERYBODY’S GOT TALENT AT MINNESOTA’S MALL OF AMERICA!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Click below to see a fabulous rendition by over 80 performers of the Hall and Oates classic, “You Make My Dreams Come True” at Minnesota’s world-famous Mall of America! Fun!  We do this all the time spontaneously when we’re shopping … Continue reading →

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FROM THE ROAD: ON THE WAY BACK INTO ALBERTA

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Our friend, John, continues his saga through Northwest Canada in this latest update. We said goodbye to Mark and Lana and left Southern Lakes B & B Tuesday morning in the rain. If you ever get a chance to go … Continue reading →

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THINK LIKE A BLACK BELT AND BE SAFE

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

I was excited when Lori Hoeck, who writes an outstanding blog, Think Like A Black Belt, asked me to read and review her new e-book.  Lori is a favorite tough gal: a former EMT and volunteer firefighter, she is a … Continue reading →

Posted in What We Know | 26 Comments

ON BOB AND MARY’S 80TH BIRTHDAY IN GALENA

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

We heard the confirmation that this gathering would occur. A gracious plan had been devised from which we’d not demur. The party, we were told, was comprised of relatives galore With treasured friends thrown in the group would fast approach … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Illinois, Travel | 17 Comments