Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

Audubon Road Corner Store, Antiques Moving

January 30, 2014 | by Paula Nicewanger

I personally love antiquing and buying on eBay just isn’t the same as seeking out that special piece I didn’t know I wanted. For years I’ve stopped at every antique store I could find, to find treasures for my 100 year old house and just appreciate the craftsmanship that has … Read More

Christmas Card Tradition

December 19, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

I don’t get as many Christmas cards as I use to but the ones I get I cherish. The young people seem to be trending toward photos of the family. I’ve seen cards at my daughter’s with really elaborate family photos that had to cost a fortune. I started a … Read More

Where Were You When You Heard the News?

November 27, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

That question has been asked over and over again this past week as the 50th Anniversary of JFK’s death has been recognized. I realized that you have to be 55 to remember much of anything, I’m one that does remember. Just like our columnist  C..J. Woods in Words from Woods … Read More

Heartland Film Festival: A Short Story about a Short Film

October 24, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

The first Heartland film I’ve seen this year was Shorts 1 — four short films presented in one showing. When I saw Shorts 1 I didn’t realize that my favorite one was the Grand Prize Winner for Shorts,  Amber Amulet. There is a great interview with director/co-writer Matthew Moore on … Read More

Expedition to the North Pole!

October 10, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

In retirement a lot of people like to travel and if their health is good, they might take a bus trip to Branson or a museum trip to Chicago. But where is the last place on earth that you can imagine a couple of octogenarians to go? How about the … Read More