From Shirley's Cottage 9-9

Labor Day signifies the end of the summer parties, barbecues, reunions, and just all-around get-togethers. Wednesday, September 08, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 9-2

Amy, Ann and I are a team. We meet at the office several days a week to chat, laugh, and sometimes cry. Oh, yes, we also work our fingers, sometimes to the bone to get the Cambridge News out for you. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 8-26

When I first started this column it was because I was missing the recipe column of Barbro McGinn, a former editor of The Cambridge News. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 8-19

They say, “A house is not a home.” I say, “Unless you leave of piece of your heart there when you move on.” I have not moved on very  many times in  my life. Wednesday, August 18, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 8-12

to drink bad coffee. At least that is what Ann,my co-hort at work says. If that be true, I have wasted a lot of time. Wednesday, August 11, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 8-5

Our weekend trip to Minnesota might not count as an adventure to anyone else. To me, it was three days and two nights of what I wanted to do: visit with my grandchildren and daughter, get a refrigerator, and meet my friend Bill, the organic farmer, and bring home some of his excellent bounty. Wednesday, August 04, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 7-29

It took me almost a whole day to get ready for my class reunion. Finally, I was on my way.  Cocktails were from 5:30-7 p.m. with dinner to follow and then a program hosted by our classmates. Wednesday, July 28, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 7-22

The year was 1955. A 17-year-old girl, along with 400 of her classmates walked across the stage at the old majestic Coronado Theater in Rockford, Ill. to receive her high school diploma from East Rockford High School. Wednesday, July 21, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 7-15

I used to make excuses for my choices in television programs. I don’t do it anymore.  Whatever people want to watch is their own business, as long as it is legal.  Wednesday, July 14, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 7-8

I can’t help it.  Every year after the holiday I have  to  comment on the Fourth of July and the fireworks. Wednesday, July 07, 2010

From Shirley's Cottage 7-1

Before I begin, I want to set the record straight. If you know me or know my column, you are aware that the lake and the lake road is my soul and spirit. And my comments are not for all of us, just the ones that trust-maybe too much. Wednesday, June 30, 2010