By Kathy Oswalt-Forsythe
With the snow this last week, it finally feels like winter. The ice shanties now stand on Sunset Lake, and area snow removal business owners are feeling some financial relief. A few snowmen stand around the villages, and our schoolchildren are hoping for a long-awaited snow day.
On my way to work during those early January mornings, the beautiful display at the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency at 101 E. Prairie Street was a light in the cold darkness. Thank you for that lovely winter window; it filled me with such peace each morning.
In our little corner of the neighborhood, we have resurrected a meal exchange we participated in twenty years ago. It involves three households, each providing a dinner to the other families once a week. It is delightful! My family receives a meal on Monday and Friday; we prepare and deliver meals on Wednesday. It brings me such happiness to see my sweet neighbors—yes, masked and socially distanced—during this challenging time. If you enjoy cooking and sharing food, I encourage you to try creating something similar with your own neighbors. The chocolate cherry cake recipe on page 13 is an exchange group favorite.
Many thanks to Cindy Paro, “the Tin Man Lady.” She made me one of her custom creations which I picked up several weeks ago. I toured her little workshop where many of these little fellows are waiting for completion or pickup. I enjoyed our visit and appreciate her thoughtfulness.
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