An Immigrant Orphan and His Overachieving Family

Gerhard Gesell emigrated to the US from Germany in 1863, an orphan eager to start a new life. He was the first generation in a family of high achievers in the United States. Patriarch Gerhard was a gifted photographer; son Arnold was a well-known child psychologist; and grandson Gerhard a respected federal judge. Their

By |2019-04-01T17:58:14-05:00March 30th, 2019|Characters|Comments Off on An Immigrant Orphan and His Overachieving Family

Picture of the Day: Recreating on the Mississippi

It's a holiday weekend; expect the upper Mississippi River to look something like this (near Alma, Wisconsin; photo taken Sept 2013). See more photos here! Boating on the Mississippi River near Alma, Wisconsin

By |2016-10-21T15:28:18-05:00July 2nd, 2014|Photo of the Day|Comments Off on Picture of the Day: Recreating on the Mississippi

Picture of the Day: Watching the Queen Pass By

Folks in Alma, Wisconsin turned out in big numbers to watch the American Queen lock through on Labor Day weekend (photo taken September 2013). See more Pictures here.   Folks in Alma, Wisconsin gather to watch the American Queen pass by

By |2016-10-21T15:28:29-05:00October 2nd, 2013|Photo of the Day|Comments Off on Picture of the Day: Watching the Queen Pass By

Picture of the Day: Buena Vista Winter View

Buena Vista Park in Alma, Wisconsin has great views all year; sometimes you just need snowshoes to get the best look. (Photo taken January 2011). See more Pictures of the Day here. View from Buena Vista Park; Alma, Wisconsin  

By |2016-10-21T15:28:38-05:00March 6th, 2013|Photo of the Day|Comments Off on Picture of the Day: Buena Vista Winter View

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