Wisconsin Culture with Cousin Frank

Cousin Frank joins the podcast to discuss Wisconsin culture. What makes the state and its people distinct from others? He reflects on some of his favorite activities and fond memories.          

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PRIMARY PONDERINGS and Using Art to Reflect on Life

The meaning behind my new art book, PRIMARY PONDERINGS. Finding new life after a near-death experience using art. By exploring curiosity and taking small, meaningful steps each day, a rich life awaits.   What a special day today! We can use some special days these days. My third book, PRIMARY PONDERINGS, was released. It’s available…

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Revisiting a Near-Death Experience

What happened? Why me? You ask yourself these questions after a near-death experience. I jumped from a burning tractor. My mind won’t forget it. In a different version of cosmos, this post wouldn’t happen. I grew up on a farm in rural Wisconsin but have lived in Chicago for the last 10 years. During the…

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