First, we talk about the book “A Measured Thread” with author Mary Behan. It’s our final book club novel of the year. Then, Mary Mellem, a tax professional, helps you get your 2025 tax documents ready to file.
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“A Measured Thread” is a heartfelt, authentically Wisconsin tale about resilience, family and finding your way in life
Maggie O’Connor is content with life on her historic Driftless Area farm. But then she takes a fall, and depends on the daily help of a young woman named Isobel. We talk with Mazomanie author Mary Behan about Maggie and Isobel’s touching story in the novel “A Measured Thread.”
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Get ready to file your 2025 income taxes
At this time of year, there are a lot of demands on our time and attention. But you need to make sure that planning to file your taxes is on that to-do list. Mary Mellem, our resident tax professional, returns to share the changes you need to know about before filing your 2025 taxes.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Mary Behan Guest
- Mary Mellem Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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