So you want to be a community blogger?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 28, 2012
Community blogging on Gazettexta.com has been an interesting experience over the last three years. Some of my favorite posts were ones about the old neighborhood that I grew up in. Like many folks, where you grew up helps shape you. I am still thankful that I was able to grow ...Read more, view comments (8) »
Lost a fountain pen nib, shared some Janesville stories
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 22, 2012
I was looking for a medium nib for my Parker Centennial Duofold this morning and I stumbled upon a Duofold set that my Great Aunt and Uncle gave me for graduation. My daughter was interested so I played a bit of trivia with her. She wasn't overly impressed that the ...Read more, view comments (4) »
Did you get your flu shot?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 14, 2012
The last time I received a flu shot I got the flu. Since then, I've steered away from the shot and have dodged the flu bug to boot. This year I kept my tradition of avoiding the flu shot but the ugly bug hit me harder than a Mack truck ...Read more, view comments (19) »
Where are you shopping this Christmas season?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 11, 2012
Christmas is two weeks away and the small Christmas list that I've accumulated is almost complete. Unlike previous years, I've done most of my shopping online. Come to think of it, I've done all of my shopping online. I try to support our local establishments but many of the locals ...Read more, view comments (15) »
Help for 'Surviving the Holidays'
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 10, 2012
Depending on the statistics you read, half or more of Americans are divorced. Lawyers are quick to help take care of the initial 'fire' but the aftermath can sometimes be overwhelming...especially this time of year. Enter the DivorceCare program that is offered throughout U.S. communities. Locally, DivorceCare is lead every ...Read more, view comments (20) »
The loss of a friend
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 06, 2012
Facebook is littered with goofy photos, proud parents and a ton of trivial, but fun 'stuff'. Occasionally I'll come across a note that stops me in my tracks and that happened this week. A former co-worker posted a heart-felt note. He'd lost a friend to suicide. I have my ups ...Read more, view comments (3) »
2012 Goals and resolutions - revisited
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 04, 2012
Blink! Wow, it certainly doesn't feel like December but the calendar isn't lying - the year is almost over. It seems like only a few weeks ago I wrote my 2012 personal goals. I always set personal goals, yet this was the first year I typed them out and kept ...Read more, view comments (3) »
