This image features a collection of items laid out on a textured, light-colored carpet, organized for donation. The assortment includes various electronics such as phone chargers, USB cables, and adapters; personal items like sunglasses, a leather wallet, and a pair of running shoes; and several pieces of clothing neatly folded, predominantly t-shirts. Notably, there are also toy cars packaged in yellow boxes, and a weightlifting belt by Schiek. This organized display illustrates a thoughtful decluttering effort, highlighting a range of useful items set to find new homes.

Giving Up 40 Things

By Fuzz Martin•March 3, 2024•

Let the annual decluttering begin We’re not a religious family. Our youngest daughter goes to Sunday school, but for the most part, the Martins find spiritual well-being through giving back and volunteering within our community. One thing we practice religiously every year takes place during Lent. If you’re not religious, that’s the 40 days (not including Sundays) between Ash Wednesday…

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Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz is a weekly podcast where I showcase the positive things happening in and around Washington County, Wisconsin. The show is meant to be fun, upbeat, and a change from what you're used to on social media. 

Upcoming Episodes

Season 4 is underway! We (yes, there’s a mouse in my pocket) have some exciting episodes on the way for you:

  • The Gingerbread House with Limor Hendricks & Christina McGinn
  • The Washington County Humane Society with Joe Poczkalski and Jessica Pillsbury
  • Elevate Inc with Laura Roenitz

Additional Episodes

  • Two men wearing black hoodies with a company logo are standing outdoors near blue and yellow snow removal equipment. The man on the left has a beard and his arms crossed, while the man on the right is smiling with his hands in his pockets. They are standing on a concrete surface with more equipment and a truck visible in the background. The image is framed with a purple border and has the text “15 minutes with FUZZ” in large blue and white letters overlaying the bottom portion of the photo.

    By Fuzz Martin • December 20, 2021

    Aron Rodman, the owner and president of Extra Mile Snow Plowing in West Bend, Wis., joins me this week to answer a bunch of questions that people often have regarding…
  • Three men are standing at a bar, each holding a glass of liquor. The man on the left is wearing a green shirt and a colorful tie, the man in the center is in a dark blue sweater and jeans holding a bottle of whiskey, and the man on the right is wearing a dark sweater and jeans. Behind them, the bar is stocked with various bottles, and there are black-and-white photos of famous historical figures on the wall. The setting appears cozy with wooden paneling. The image is framed with a white border and has the text “15 minutes with FUZZ” in large yellow and white letters overlaying the bottom portion of the photo.

    By Fuzz Martin • December 13, 2021

    Pete Rettler hasn't missed a day of running in nearly 28 years! On this week's show, Pete talks all about his running streak, how it got started, what his personal…
  • A lively stage performance at the Schauer Arts Center features actors in period costumes. A woman in a bright red dress stands on the left, smiling and gesturing towards a man holding a cake. Other actors, including a man in a flat cap and a woman with a violin, are part of the festive scene, which is set against a backdrop of an old town. The image is framed with a dark blue border and has the text “15 minutes with FUZZ” in large white and blue letters overlaying the bottom portion of the photo.

    By Fuzz Martin • December 6, 2021

    Since 2001, there has been a shining beacon of love for the arts in Washington County. That beacon...the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, Wis. Julie Johnson, the organization's Development Coordinator,…

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