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State Farm has Tips to Avoid Collisions With Deer

Fall is a peak time for collisions to occur between animals and vehicles. Hitting a deer, (or other large animal), can be both dangerous and expensive. State Farm has some excellent tips to help you avoid hitting a deer that has gotten onto the road in front of your vehicle. I have car insurance with State Farm. One of the things I like about my insurance company is that I find it very easy to get in touch with my insurance agent when I need to. Another thing that I like is that their newsletters and advertisements are filled with … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: “Dear Me” and Deer Me

“DEAR ME” That’s a phrase hotel staff at The Palmer House in Chicago are bound to hear a few more times in the coming months. The legendary property is offering a jaw dropping deal to some of its oldest guests. The promotion really is astounding—–it is applicable to any guest who visited the property more than 50 years ago. Under the program, any guest who can provide an original receipt from his or her stay will be given the same room at the price they paid more than a half-century ago. And if you think that the hotel hasn’t had … Continue reading →

Deer Hunter’s Widows Travel Deals

When I first moved to Wisconsin more than a decade ago I had no idea what a major impact deer-hunting season had on the state’s economy. Frankly, aside from the obvious self-explanatory definition, I had no idea what the heck deer-hunting season was all about. Boy, was I in for a shocker when the season rolled around and as a rookie television reporter I was sent out to cover story, after story, after story on every conceivable deer hunting angle that existed. It was only then that I learned what a “deer hunter’s widow” was. Similar to a “golf widow” … Continue reading →

Tips For Avoiding Deer—Part Two

In my previous blog: “Tips For Avoiding Deer—Part One” I shared my deep disgust (perhaps too strong a word) for this time of the year–the weeks leading up to the gun deer season when displaced animals flee from their natural habitats to look for food among two-legged creatures. The move plagues drivers like me with the fear that a collision is inevitable. The previous blog also told of the various deer/minivan/car collisions my family has experienced and provided a few tips on how to avoid deer run-ins with your own vehicle. Here are a few more tips: If You See … Continue reading →

Tips For Avoiding Deer–Part One

In an effort to get to the post office as quickly as possible on Saturday (they close early on Saturdays) I decided to travel via the interstate rather than my normal route through town. In doing so I passed the remains of three dead deer on a five-mile stretch of highway. “UGH!” I thought. “It’s that time of year again.” And so it is. The period (at least in our state) weeks prior to the opening of gun deer season when displaced deer flee from their natural habitats and plague drivers with the fear that a collision is imminent. (Did … Continue reading →

Autumn Recipes: V is for Venison

Prior to moving to Wisconsin from Hawaii I had never heard of venison let alone allow it to pass by my lips. Now that I have been here a while and become indoctrinated (somewhat) to the lifestyle, I’ve devoured many tasty venison dishes and most of them were eaten this time of year since fall marks the start of the deer hunting season. For those of you who are not familiar with the lean meat, venison refers to any wild game meat, though over time (at least in these parts) it has evolved to describe mainly deer meat. Venison is … Continue reading →

How To Have a Claim Free Holiday Season

I just love the holiday season, I love cooking, baking, making gifts, entertaining and everything about being stressed-out with the joy of giving my family and friends the best I have to share. It’s the time of the year I enjoy giving others something they wouldn’t ordinarily give to themselves. We always have a huge party and invite everyone, It’s my turn to show off and give them the taste of my cooking. We all (hopefully) invest in a Homeowner or Renters insurance policy for a reason. The fact is that every year the holidays bring multiple opportunities for families … Continue reading →

Night Tree – Eve Bunting

The radio stations are already playing Christmas carols and the stores have had their Yuletide merchandise up for weeks. The season is definitely drawing near, and with that in mind, I offer “Night Tree” by Eve Bunting to help usher in the spirit of this wonderful time of year. On Christmas Eve, a family of four climbs into their father’s truck and heads out to the edge of town, where a thick stand of trees grows. With a lantern, carrying a big box and a blanket, they make their way deeper into the grove. They startle a deer, and stare … Continue reading →