Pentecost and Memorial Day weave together in the month of May. Both are stories of power, strength and love.
In Acts 2:1-21, God pours out His power for the use of men and women. It is a gift to be used for salvation and peace in the Lord.

The birds are chirping. Loons are calling. Frogs are croaking. Trees and grass are turning green. Gardeners are at long last digging into the soil to plant colorful flowers. And boats are once again plying the waters of area lakes and rivers.

"Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces."
It was at the beginning of the last century that people enlarged the holiday to include all relatives who have passed away.

As we approach observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, honoring the American veterans, I picked up on a news report (CNN) three or four weeks ago that related to the Vietnam veteran.

It's my hope that the title of this column has evoked that song, "The Boys are Back in Town," but with that key word changed from "boys" to "birds." If it didn't then, it certainly is now.

Students are always dreaming about the possibilities. This year, 68 Pine River-Backus seniors will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas as the PR-B Class of 2013.
These students will be starting the next phase of their dreams.

Thank you to Susan and her mother of Pine River at the Brainerd craft show on May 11. They helped me with a medical emergency and I am so very grateful.

This "classic" Last Windrow column was written back in 1990 after a relatively normal winter. Nothing like the stubborn season we have just experienced.

I'm really confused about how the legislative system works. We voted and the "people" voted against gay marriage. Then the issue resurfaces in the House and Senate.
It reminds me of the abortion issue.