On this Memorial Day weekend, let our thoughts silently turn to those who have served, fought, and many died to keep us free.

From the winter warmth of this porch at Old World Wisconsin, my thoughts turned to those before me, that gave me this opportunity.

This mid-term election is pivotal to the future of this country in so many ways - all of which I won’t attempt to cover.

This election let’s look beyond ourselves and our immediate concerns.