Category Archives: Family

Dennis Wuebker, RIP

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Betsy Wuebker

Pete’s dad, Dennis – the Wuebkers’ Top Gun – passed peacefully with his family at his side on January 22, 2011.  Reunited with Joan, the love of his life. Rest in peace, Grandpa, and we’ll see you up at the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Favorites

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

A nostalgic conversation with my brother, John, about our favorite Christmas music, movies, television shows, and traditions led him to request that I write this post. Our earliest memories are the songs on the annual Christmas record album our parents purchased … Continue reading →

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Christmas Simplified

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

We’re doing Christmas a little differently this year. We’ll be traveling over the holidays, so that gave us plenty of excuse not to decorate a tree. We’re happy to let that go rather than put one up, and then come … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Autumn in Fly-Over Land

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

The Midwest in the United States is often referred to as “fly-over land” by folks from either coast.  Keep on flying over us, we say.  We get to enjoy what you’re about to see next all to ourselves! There are … Continue reading →

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Finding Dimes

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

When I wrote the poem, Ghosts, which is the story of my friend’s passing and subsequent visit to me from the afterlife (if you don’t believe in this sort of thing, you’re welcome to stop reading now), I mentioned finding … Continue reading →

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