Tom Dietzler
Lifelong, proud somewhat strident Wisconsinite, I love my state and love to sing its praises. A bon vivant and raconteur, lover of history, literature and good conversations. Laughter and music are salves that I frequently am applying to my soul. I have spent time (too much) in manufacturing and printing and have found great joy in my current position as director of operations at a large church in the same area where I grew up. Husband to Rhonda and father of two adult children Melanie and Zack, I’m the constant companion of my five-year-old Lab, Oliver, who is my muse to a lot of my stories. I’m a fan of deep conversation and my interests are in learning and gaining wisdom, so in the last few years I have become and less politically vocal, and hopefully more respectful and open-minded. Rhonda and I sold our home in 2018, bought a condo and have traveled a bit more, golfed a bit more and are enjoying life a bit more. If you take the time to get to know me, prepare yourself for an invite to the 30th state to join the union, a gem located in the upper Midwest, full of beautiful scenery formed by the glaciers, with lots of lakes and trees and gorgeous scenery, and the nicest people that you’d ever want to meet.
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How Can I Offend You Today?
This is something from the outer reaches of my brain, and normally those knock...
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Every Day is Groundhog Day
In the last three weeks, I have been to Chicago, Florida, and Tennessee. It’s...
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So They’re Telling You to Say “NO
The proper answer was “no.” The sane, reasonable answer was “no.” I came to...
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Expectations?
Two weeks ago today, my expectations were running high. As I sit here writing...
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Compare & Contrast – How Things Can Be The Same, Yet Different
u·nique /yo͞oˈnēk/ 1. being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. synonyms:...
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An Ode to Wistfulness
I don’t long for the past, but I do long for its soundtrack.
–Robin Bennett Since...
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Words & Music to Change the World
What if your story stopped a war in its tracks?
Hans Leip (1893-1983) was a...
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Acronymonius
Reading is one of the great pathways to knowledge, I think we all agree...
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Snark Attack – or How I Am Trying to Learn How to Listen
Stop. Stare, maybe. Pause, look down. Deep breath. Smile. Say (just a few!) words...
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I Don’t Need No Editor …
Kindest regards and much affection to Susan Rooks, who is a wonderful editor and...