“I read all of the current stuff and plan to read the archives as soon as I have the chance. I thought it would only be right to email you and let you know that I enjoyed your writing...it flows well in the perfect story-telling style and the humor happens naturally. You're very good and those are the kind of anecdotes I could read all day long! Keep it up!”
“This was a real treat - I enjoyed reading about Danny's wedding and the story about Mary Ellen's tantrum! Thanks for sending this - it's cool.”
“Thank you for sending your weekly column to me. I thoroughly enjoyed all the articles, especially the cow in the septic tank article. You really made my afternoon a bit lighter with your humor.”
“This is a very funny story and so true to motherhood and teaching 4-H kids. You make me remember the important part of growing up. Tomorrow I go to the Steele county fair and I will keep a smile as I walk through the show barns because of this recollection. Your honesty sets the standard for parents everywhere. My husband is still laughing about this delightful memory you shared with us. Thanks for the writing Sheila!”
“So you are getting a prosthesis kitchen? Haha! I am enjoying reading your columns. Sounds like life is making its usual twists and turns for you.”
“I just read your article about the chicks. I look forward to reading about more of your adventures.”
HUMAN INTEREST ARTICLES
“The coverage of our Brownie Troop's activity at the Senior Center was excellent. I really appreciate all the time you took to come out to the Center to see what the girls were doing, and to visit with them. Thanks for a great article!”
”Thanks so much for doing a fantastic piece on my mother and fathers house and all the great things they do for the community and the surrounding area.”
AWARDS
Strides contest
- Gold award “Barn House”
- Honorable Mention for “Quilts”