Meet Me at the Corner - All Comments

re: "We're All in Our Places, with Sunshiny Faces"

Advocating Mom — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:03:55 GMT

My daughter was part of the class from the Southwood Glen 3rd grade that spent the day with you at the Whalen School, Marjorie. I was fortunate enough to chaperone that field trip and to see what a fantastic program the volunteers of the Franklin Historical Society have put together. I had no idea the degree of detail and involvement that the volunteers put into this. The students were completely engaged as children of 1908! It was truly a remarkable day for everyone involved. I can't say enough good things about the field trip program.

I encourage everyone to attend the upcoming Open Houses and more importantly, to consider a generous donation to the Franklin Historical Society. These wonderful volunteers are making a difference in our community and in the lives of children.

To all members of the Franklin Historical Society:

Congratulations on the wonderful job you are doing and thank you for your time and dedication!

I will post a photo on the Franklin NOW web-site soon of the volunteers working with the students.

Shari Hanneman

re: On the Move

Elesha — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:56:30 GMT

Thank you for the Congrats! I plan on doing it again this year!

re: Billie the Brownie Revisited

Kendra Kirby — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:00:07 GMT

Thanks Marjorie for another interesting story on memory lane. This was a new one for me! Merry Xmas Kendra

re: Billie the Brownie Revisited

Marjorie Pagel — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:51:57 GMT

Thanks Bryan.

re: Billie the Brownie Revisited

Bryan Maersch — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:04:36 GMT

Thanks Marjorie

Your blog just made my Christmas spirit kick in.

re: Large Crowd Turns Out to Honor James Ryan

Marjorie Pagel — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:32:10 GMT

To see a video about this day's events, check out the local access channel (Channel 14 in Hales Corners). Roger Brinkmeier, local videographer, has informed me that the video program will run daily at

2, 6:30 and 8 p.m. It is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Thanks Roger!

re: Large Crowd Turns Out to Honor James Ryan

Bryan Maersch — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:38:43 GMT

I do not know Jim Ryan, but after reading your blog,I feel Hales Corners is lucky to have such a fine man. By the way, Bob Ruesch was my 8th grade home room teacher.

re: Large Crowd Turns Out to Honor James Ryan

Kevin Fischer — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:21:07 GMT

Jim Ryan is a fine man and has been an outstanding public servant.

Thank you for this fine blog, Marjorie.

re: Blessing of the Animals

John Michlig — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:53:13 GMT

Brave, anonymous "Brots52," you are truly a small person.

Keep up the great work, Marjorie.

re: Blessing of the Animals

Get a Life — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:46:29 GMT

Marjorie, in spite of Brots52 stupid statements keep up the great posts. People enjoy reading about real life observations, not just angry white men who want to complain about life. I am sure Brots52 is just a bitter man that only has time to vent in these forums since no one would take him seriously otherwise. I am sure his children,if he really has any, have no problem falling asleep just listening to him ramble on about the ills of society.

re: Blessing of the Animals

Brots52 — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:00:05 GMT

Sorry Faith

But Marjorie is not a virgin to dishing slings behind the scenes at FranklinNOW bloggers. She is just a bit sneakier by sending them e-mails.

If Marjorie had her way, all FranklinNOW bloggers would be writing stories about puppy dog tails and the nasty old new technology. But she would prefer first have them edited by a little old English teacher as editor.

This is what the comment section of these blogs are for.

I stand by my earlier comment. Marjorie writes about boring things that put most people to sleep.

BTW - I have seen your rude remarks to Kevin Fisher so quit being so self righteous.

re: Blessing of the Animals

Betty — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:18:44 GMT

Marjorie ~

As an animal lover myself, I'm sure you were thrilled to come upon this blessing in Greendale. Greendale Village does have many interesting weekend festivities. It would be nice to see more of that in Franklin.

re: Blessing of the Animals

Faith — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:28:33 GMT

How Rude! Not appreciating her writing is one thing but to be so blunt is heartless. I hope you are truly a better parent than you appear here. I cannot help but speculate you must either have relatives in the City of Franklin or be from there. Since it seems there is something in the water in some parts of the city. I appreciate Marjorie’s writing and the change she provides from the everyday bustle.

re: Blessing of the Animals

Brots52 — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:51:03 GMT

I believe this is your most boring blog to date. I will use this one to read to my children to get them to sleep tonight!

re: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BARBARA JACKEL — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:53:34 GMT

Marjorie, thank you for spreading the word. You know Wanda is always in in our mind when we hear breast cancer as well as your mom. Pray our two girls stay okay. Those two are the best....Barb