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February 2008
February 21, 2008

Winter in Wisconsin

Paul Fries

I think you will enjoy this. To understand the context, I went outside this morning, about 8:30 am, to start my truck and thought to myself, “Wow, its pretty nice out (it has been very cold lately).” I then started my truck and went back inside the house to hear the radio weatherman announce that [...]

February 11, 2008

Influencers

Paul Fries

Today is Harry Chamberlin’s 75th birthday. Harry is my father-in-law. He is also one of the men who has greatly influenced my life. Not only did he let me date his daughter he let me marry her and for that I am most grateful. He also insisted that I attend church with his family. Since [...]

February 8, 2008

Happy Birthday Cheryl

Paul Fries

Today is my wife’s birthday! She is my best friend, confidant, wife of over 32 years, mother of 3 children and grandmother of two granddaughters. She is my gift from God. Happy Birthday baby…I love you!Paul

February 7, 2008

Winter in Wisconsin

Paul Fries

  As I am experiencing my first winter in Wisconsin in 35 years I found this poem to be quite appropiate…enjoy.   When it’s winter in Wisconsin And the gentle breezes blow, About seventy miles and hour And it’s fifty-two below, You can tell you’re in Wisconsin ‘Cause the snow’s up to your butt. You [...]