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 other photographers in the family besides Pete. These shots were taken by his sister and [...]
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Finding Dimes
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 dimes. We had a remarkable flurry of finding dimes in the months after he passed, [...]
Back in Farm Country
Last Saturday, Pete and I spent all day in farm country. The University of Minnesota Extension – Scott County had selected the Glisczinski Dairy and two other farms as part of its annual City to Country Tour. The Tour is held to demonstrate the importance of agriculture and leave a lasting impression on visitors through demonstrations, [...]
Looking Into Forever Part 4
I am this water. From any approach, there is a heart-stopping moment when Lake Superior reveals herself in full. It never fails to take my breath away. The longer I am away from Big Water, the more there is that feels amiss in my life. I have lived close to the Pacific Ocean, and near [...]
Knowing What We Know Now
Many of you know that we’ve experienced a death in the family. Over the 4th of July holiday, Pete’s mom was taken ill, hospitalized and quickly transitioned from curative care into hospice once a clear diagnosis was made. She passed on July 8th. Although she had been battling this latest occurrence of her cancer for [...]
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Peter and Betsy Wuebker are location-independent professionals who share what they know about travel, simplicity and integrating work with life. 