by Mary Wickensheimer | Jul 1, 2024 | Excavating Treasure
Born in St. Louis, Missouri Barb is the youngest of 4 children having 2 older sisters and an older brother. Except for her 2 sisters, the majority of her extended family was male – 11 male cousins! Perhaps that is one reason why she developed a close relationship with...
by Mary Wickensheimer | Feb 28, 2023 | Excavating Treasure
Donna Musial – Constructing a UU Life written by Bill Jensen The UU identity of Donna Musial, a valued member of UUFBR and past Board president, is set on a solid foundation made up of strong female role models and a father who upheld her inherent worth and dignity....
by Mary Wickensheimer | Dec 9, 2022 | Excavating Treasure
Written by Jim Smith Our Congregational Treasure this month is someone who has been involved with many aspects of UUFBR for over 30 years. He was immediately elected treasurer as soon as he signed the book, served three separate terms as president of the congregation,...
by Mary Wickensheimer | Aug 31, 2022 | Excavating Treasure
Discussion of his life as described by Bill Jensen to Donna Musial I was born in Kansas City on August 28, 1944 and was the oldest child. With 2 younger sisters, you could say I was the “prince” of the family. I stayed “prince” for many years, not a bad place to hold...
by Mary Wickensheimer | Jun 1, 2022 | Excavating Treasure
How do you Herd Cats? Feed them Brownies! Rev. Harris Riordan’s Ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton By Judith Lavori Keiser Harris Riordan’s ministry can be expressed in stories, both those she tells in her sermons and those she lived,...
by Mary Wickensheimer | Feb 1, 2022 | Excavating Treasure
Words from Doug Hughes February 2021 Written by Donna K. Musial with permission HAPPINESS Some call me a bit of a curmudgeon. I think curmudgeons are just happy people with grumpy faces. I am happy. So, maybe that is me. But I like to smile too. It makes me feel...