Joy Division released only two albums and a few singles during its three-year existence. It recorded for a tiny independent label based in its hometown of Manchester, England, a grim industrial fortress miles away from the U.K. entertainment center of London. ...more

June 15, 2008

This time of year has a special place in my heart. Every season has its own characteristics and I wouldn't want to change any of them, even the so-called bleak midwinter. But right now, at the height of a new spring season, I feel that exhilaration and contentment common to gardeners and horticulturists around the world. ...more

May 11, 2008

According to the old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. For Gulfside Regional Hospice patients and their families, however, that would be an underestimation of the therapeutic benefits Marilyn Peck has brought about with her innovative use of photographs. The peers of the Gulfside social worker agree. For the second time in as many years, Peck has been honored for her photography and its use as a palliative tool in end-of-life care. ...more

February 1, 2008

Seeking an impartial judge for our fruitcake haiku contest, we asked for help from the folks at Swiss Colony food catalog company in Monroe, Wis. As operators of the Web site ILoveFruitcake .com, Swiss Colony has judged our contests for the past two years. This year, senior copywriter Stephen Eliasson did the honors. ...more

December 18, 2007