Lori Ehde
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Twenty years ago I thought I’d try this Star Herald job for a while
Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre is observing his 20th year on the job, and in his interview with Brenda (see the story on page 3), he suggested she interview the Star Herald editor on her … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 5/15/13
Q. What is the point of prom? A. Sometimes we don’t need reasons for fun
Prom arrived in the Ehde household last weekend, despite years of personal denial that I have a child old enough to attend prom.   In addition to denying the onward march of time, … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 5/1/13
We can grieve for our trees, but we can be grateful it wasn’t worse
As layers of ice accumulated on limbs and branches, many drooped under the weight Tuesday and then gave way overnight into Wednesday.   It was eerie to be outside after dark, hearing, … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 4/17/13
I can't put Easter dresses on boys, but they'll look good with prom dates
I can’t put Easter bonnets on boys, but they’ll look good with prom dates I grew up in a family of girls — there were five of us — which meant a great deal of … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 4/3/13
I sure hope my children don’t remember me for ratty old T-shirts
I sincerely enjoyed last week’s volunteer luncheon at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center. The sunny dining room was cheerfully decorated with pastel tables, which were set with … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 3/20/13
Rest in peace, Dead Board. Pencil and paper aren’t far behind you
Visitors to the Star Herald this week will notice a transformation underway in the office. Our ambitious staff — from advertising, business and news departments — are joining … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 3/6/13
Sanity and good night’s sleep could have been mine for only $1.50
“These are important,” I told the teen driver in our house. “Let’s put them somewhere we won’t lose them.” That was the last time we saw the 2002 Polaris … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 2/20/13
Terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days begin without morning coffee
In the Ehde home, the success of the morning (and therefore the tone of the entire day) hinges on a simple bedtime task: pressing the “program” button on the Cuisinart grind-and-brew … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 2/6/13
What we don’t tolerate from our kids we shouldn’t accept from politicians
Nearly 17 years of parenting has turned me into a bit of a mother hen — even with the grownups in my life. For example, I’m quick to nurture an ailing friend (often with a … more
Lori Ehde, Editor | 1/23/13
Childhood mishaps and Mom’s response made us hardy women we are today
It’s remarkable that I — or any of my siblings — survived to adulthood, considering the hazards of our youth. During a Sunday afternoon gathering at Mom and Dad’s we … more
1/9/13
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