She claims there is not one particular aspect that has benefited to her longevity. Ethel said she certainly feels blessed with her independence at her age. My brief observation of Ethel was she maintains a lighthearted and practical view at life; humble and a giver. Ethel insisted to make me breakfast when I arrived of which she served a bowl of cut-up fruit, a muffin, and coffee. These photos are a small insight to her daily morning routine.

She will be featured in a news article where you can learn more about Ethel at The Compass - Official Newspaper 

Lifting light weights at almost 98

Independent Living Apartment

Photos of her and her late husband are hung on the wall

A photo of a much younger Ethel is hung in her bedroom

Keeping up with the latest in news is an important interest of Ethel

Much admired Ethel is well known through-out the retirement community

She is very committed in doing her daily exercising routine

There is a sincere smile of true happiness that comes naturally for Ethel

Visiting with friends over coffee in the lounge in-between the next activity planned for the day

Link to more photos

Because I knew the majority of the time would consist of walking/running the "M" for mezzanine to the heavens above being the pressbox in this case, that I might as well take some photos along the way.

Through the tunnel and through a door to the pressbox heavens I go begins with a cardio workout up two flights of stairs. There is an elevator there, but, what I found is that in the time the turtle elevator arrives and makes another stop at a floor in-between, I might as well climb the stairs. The elevator option took much, much longer. Tried it, done that on a different post card run.

The long, lonely "M" mezzanine, which seems to go on forever. I was lucky on one of the trips that someone happened to be there with a golf cart and was kind enough to offer a ride. My best guess is that it is about 1/4 mile or more walk/run.   

More of the "M". I can see the end, with a left to another elevator, the media elevator. Stairs are not an option at this point.

To pressbox heaven please I would say to the escort elevator man. Now it a matter of finding the Browns staffers and hand deliver a memory card. People in this photo happens to represent the green and gold.

I stole one oatmeal and raisin cookie when passing a spread of food in the pressbox and did not feel guilty. Maybe a little guilty because I'm making my confession here to clear my conscience of course. Back to "M" please I'd say to the escort elevator man and pace it back to the game field below. The view waiting for the elevator.

Photographers line the end zone with stormy looking clouds in the sky when there was zero chance of precipitation in the weather forecast. It ended up being a few sprinkles; not enough to ruin someone's day.

And some other random photos from on the field. It was nasty job but someone had to do it as an experienced part-time Pro-Runner/Card Deliver Specialist. Thanks John for allowing me to be part of your team.

It is mid-summer and there are still many big events coming up in Oshkosh, thus Oshkosh's nickname "Event City". The slideshow is a quick view to some of that coverage.

The hopes and dreams of one contestant came true last evening.

A couple of years of dealing with lighting strike damages to electrical followed by a water pipe break that took out my entire office led us to make some hard decisions. In order to prepare for the building plans, we had to tear down grandma Sal's over 100-year old home with a lot of history that was not affordable to repair. Repairs would have been extensive and starting over was the only answer.

Here is the start and a reflection of that sad, yet happy day in a short time-lapse video.

Razing The House

This video was the beginning of building the new house.

Raising The House

Up goes the second story.

Second Story