Opinion

American crocodiles are thriving in the shadow of the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant just south of Miami. The species – not to be confused with alligators - almost went extinct due to the apocalyptic damage caused by development and urban sprawl during the 20th Century, but a few survived, crawling into whatever wild holes they could reach.

The Packers are playing the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. What more do you need to know about the upcoming holidays? Ok, I admit there’s a lot more going on. But what a way to start the season off. A good friend of mine is a Lions fan (weird, I know) and we’ll no doubt be texting during the game. I have Vikings fan friends, too.

Kathleen A. Nachreiner age 71 of Reedsburg and formerly of Plain passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Casa De Oakes in Reedsburg.  She was born on August 5, 1954 the daughter of Frederick and Betty (Rose) Nachreiner. Kathy loved her stuffed animals and was like a mother taking care of her babies to them.

We are living with a governmental administration that has no compassion.

Since the latest Gaza/Israel ceasefire in early October, there has been little news of the ongoing tragedy while 260 more Gazans have been killed, 632 injured. One child is killed every hour for the past 2 years.   In one night, October 29th, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered "immediate powerful strikes" across Gaza, 153 tons of bombs.

There is so much to be thankful for, yet there is also so much sorrow in the world. I live here in a bubble of comfort with enough food for myself, the cats, the chickens and the wild birds, while so much of the world goes hungry.