Get to Know Us — Anita Vogel
April 17, 2008It has been said that the “Best Things in Life are Free” AND that“Money can’t buy the Most Important Things in Life.” Some of these FREE things that I enjoy in my life are:
Free Learning…
At Northwestern I learn something new everyday. This learning comes in variety of ways —student and faculty research, community people sharing stories and projects, new books arriving at the library, Kathleen Norris, Minding Place workshops….the list is endless!!! Libraries are the best place in the world—FREE to everyone with no discrimination allowed — a wonderful place that supports lifelong learning!!
Free Events…
Northwestern students, faculty, and special guests sharing their gifts and talents through music, theatre, and athletic events, lectures, discussions, poetry readings, not to mention host family activities, Ethnic Fair, SSP & SOS stories….all FREE!
Other Free Things I Enjoy in my Day to Day Life
Nature – Outdoor activities such as flower gardening, long walks, bicycling, camping, as well as Iowa vistas and sunsets.
Conversations – with grandchildren, friends, and family and listening to the wisdom of our elders.
Comfort food – Cooking old family recipes and trying new recipes. When my granddaughter asked me, “What is a cannoli?’ (which was mentioned in a book she was reading) we had to give a new recipe a try and we were delighted with the results.
Random free things we can give away—smiles, laughter, honesty, kindness, compassion, gratitude, acceptance, and making a difference where we can.
The Best things in life are really FREE!




