NIAGARA, Wis. — A friend of mine recently loaned me a book to read titled, “This Chair Rocks — A Manifesto Against Ageism,” written by Ashton Applewhite. This author has made it her mission to help us “wake up to the ageism in and around us, embrace a more nuanced and accurate view of ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The Golden K seniors are always ready to tackle what the day presents. Most enjoy beginning the day with their normal routines. As the song goes “Rise, and Shine and give God the Glory.” Sometimes that’s easier said than done. The ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — People who live in the Upper Peninsula stay aware of change. One doesn’t put away the snow removal equipment just because of melting and a bit of green grass. Daffodils popped up, crocus bloomed, and Yoopers held out. In our neighborhood, ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week I talked about finding happiness in a difficult world and outlined several suggestions that would help us in that quest. It is important to remember that finding happiness is a solitary journey in that no one can make us happy; yet we can find happiness by helping ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — In searching for a topic for this week’s column, it seemed that everything I opened up in my online mailbox dealt with man’s quest for happiness. I can only believe that this topic is a popular one right now because it is a challenge to find happiness in troubling times. ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — In the Upper Peninsula people wake up, check the weather, and then dress accordingly. Monday began with bright sunshine, blue skies and melting snow. The Golden K members arrived at the First Presbyterian Church clad in light jackets. Hats, ...