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Up at the top of the St. Paul Sanctuary, floats a red foil heart balloon. It’s been there for seven weeks. I was using that helium balloon during our Good Friday family service, until a curious preschooler freed that helium balloon from its weight. I…
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The Ham Solo panini has ham and mayo, the Avo-Ca-Dabra has tomato, mayo, and Mary Baril’s favorite, avocado. And then there’s the paninis with provolone and tomatoes…because who doesn’t love provolone and tomatoes? Visitors to Mary’s booth at the F…
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Recently, I spent a couple hours in Chicago’s O’Hare airport as I waited for a flight. I had some time to waste so I sat down near my gate and watched the crowd of people make their way to various connections. If you’ve spent any time in a large airp…
Political correctness keeps popping up as a turn of phrase in the presidential campaign of the last year. Perhaps you’ve noticed candidates referencing it with little affection and significant sarcasm. What do people mean when they fling this term ar…
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They waddle, together, along the sidewalks, in the grass, and among the flowers of the Memorial Garden. Up to the doors of St. Paul, they peak inside sometimes, too. Usually they build a nest nearby, bringing their baby ducklings into the world each…
Editor’s note: Maddy Carroll was recently honored with 22 fellow Bettendorf High School students for her service in her school, church, and community. She was part of the inaugural group that earned the Bettendorf Service Letter, and Maddy was chosen…
One in five children will experience a significant emotional, behavioral, or psychological problem, statistics show. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and difficulties with focus and attention are among the challenges that kids can face. Mean…
On Monday evenings, the Gilbert family hops into the car and drives across town to an old farmhouse on Northwest Boulevard in Davenport. Inside those walls, Rachel, John, and daughter Julia, do the hard work of grieving. Richard and Francie Hedeen we…
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 12 NOON – 2 PM Batter up for this grand slam of an afternoon! Bring your lawn chair and sunscreen to St. Paul, and wear your favorite baseball team’s shirt or hat, for fun in the sun for all ages. FOOD Hot dogs! Hot dogs! We’ve got y…
Jo and Carma first met in high school. She was a Presbyterian, he was born into St. Paul Lutheran. He invited her to come with him to Luther League – today’s equivalent of youth group. Seventy five years ago, they married at the old St. Paul at 14th…
Every day, Lillian Nelson sets out in the hallways and on the sidewalks of Ridgecrest Village for her mile-long walk. She uses a walker, known as her “hot rod,” to help steady her just a bit. She is 100 years old, after all. Visitors to her apartment…
Horror stories of burns are traded between professional cooks like baseball cards. People learn to have a healthy respect for fire. As humans, we often shy away from flames. We all know what it’s like to have bacon grease pop, or to run the iron over…