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Winter memories of wood heat and family routine
A first person reminiscence describes a robust rural winter life. It recalls chopping and stacking wood from oaks and ashes, warming rooms with a wood stove, and the daily chores of a large household. The piece ends noting James Skatteba, a Luther College tenor, named among Messiah soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Magher
James “Katterio
Luther College
Messiah
Decorah
Alessiah
Deew
Weston Noble
Luther
Luther Field House
Titi Pom