Category Archives: Memories

Sad anniversary

January 9, 2021Bob, Family, Memoriessusanmanzke

I wasn’t alone at home on January 8 2021. I met daughters Rebecca and Rachel at the Green Bay Botanical gardens. There we walked, laughed, and remembered Bob, husband/father.

It was a winter day, but very nice for January in Wisconsin.

We dressed in layers for cold weather.

As we walked around and warmed up, coats opened and gloves came off.

Of course, our masks stayed on.

I had expected phone calls this day, but the girls were able to take off of work and spend it with me and that was good for all of us.

Too cold for a baby

January 2, 2021Columns, Family, Memoriessusanmanzke

This is a retelling of the below-zero temperatures that started when Becky (Rebecca) was born.

Our mobile home had a hard time holding in the heat that cold, windy winter. Listen to find out how we kept our newborn baby warm.

It was a challenge keeping everyone healthy that January, but we managed.

A vehicle is needed

December 3, 2020Columns, Memories, Odds and endssusanmanzke

Many miles were put on this van by our family. Of course, we bought it used (pre-owned or whatever they call used these days.) It fit our growing family for quite a few years.

It even took us all the way to Florida. This column gives an account of the van as it began to show its age.

Eventually Bob turned it into his farm vehicle and filled it with tools and stuff. It was never the same after that.

Seven-year anniversary remembered

November 29, 2020Columns, Memories, Odds and endssusanmanzke

This column is from 1980. After seven years of marriage, it seemed every mechanical gift we had been given at our wedding had broken.

Forty years ago, but a fun remembrance.

This memory doesn’t have big issues, so no tears today.

Thankful throughout the year

November 27, 2020Columns, Farming, Memoriessusanmanzke

Being thankful after harvest is nice, but every day is a time to give thanks on the farm.

This 1981 column shows how farmers give thanks.

Often we pray for things we want and need. A change of weather, and asking for good health are two that come to mind. But every day there are things, little and big, for which we can offer prayers of thanks.

Right this minute, I’m thankful my cat Car-E is sleeping quietly on my lap, keeping me warm, and not walking across my keyboard.

Susan Manzke

Writer, Speaker, All-Around Good Person