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Long, intense workouts that take place over a few weeks – popularly known as bootcamp - have been a popular exercise strategy among people looking for a kick-start to becoming fit. The phenomenon spread from the fitness world to sewing this spring in Spencer County.

"Oh, I can’t wait to read this one.” I hope you are saying this to yourself because that is why, in fact, it is the title and content of this week’s column. My whole purpose for doing the work that God has allowed me to be engaged in for more than four decades is to help develop healthy marriages and healthy families.

What do the Spencer County Homemakers Garden Club, Jeneen Wiche and the Spencer County Cooperative Extension office have in common? They’re all key parts of a fun, fundraising event this weekend for Spencer County Habitat for Humanity.
The Garden Club is hosting its Second Annual Gardens and Goodies event at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Extension office.
Wiche will be the featured speaker and proceeds from the tickets ($8 in advance and $9 at the door) will benefit Spencer County Habitat.

The phone rang late one Saturday evening. It was an unusual call from someone I had known for quite some time.
With halting voice, and occasional sobs, he said, “Do you have a few moments to talk with me?” I answered, “Of course, what’s wrong? You sound very troubled. Is your wife alright?”
He said as calmly as he could, “Yes, she’s alright. It’s not about her, it’s about me.”