Monthly Archives: December 2010

Minnesota’s Been Very Good To Me”

It seems like nearly every day someone will ask me what I like best about Minnesota.  That question is usually accompanied with another question…”Do you still have that list of ‘things’ about Minnesota…your bragging rights”? Yup, I do…and here it is. … Continue reading

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Cowboy Rules

I have been fortunate to have traveled to a lot of very interesting places around this globe and met a lot of very interesting people.  I have also met far too many people who seem to believe the world revolves … Continue reading

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Fractured Christmas Carols

Christmas is coming upon us quickly.  So, I thought it would be nice to have some holiday fun.   How about some “fractured” Christmas Songs.  i ran this little contest a year ago and the response was great. I give you the clues….you figure … Continue reading

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Making the Holidays…Holidays

The Midwests  “miracle of seasons” offers us a wonderland of experiences at any given moment. There are always things to do, new places to visit or favorite spots to re-visit. In-doors or out-doors millions of people just can’t get enough of our Midwest land of … Continue reading

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A Winter Life Saver !~

The winter’s first ice is already skimming Minnesota lakes and ponds and, unfortunately, with it comes the ice tragedy season. Every year we hear of people drowning because they broke through ice they thought was safe. We think to ourselves, “If … Continue reading

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Number Please ?

Growing up in a small rural community in the  Midwest seemed to fascinate my daughter Traci as I told her stories of my childhood.  She would listen intently to each story.  One day after another memory cleared my vocal chords, Traci … Continue reading

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Holiday Message For All

This story was passed on to me some time ago. It is sad and joyous at the same time. Its’ message is powerful yet releasing. Its’ full meaning is special and unique to each who read it. At this special … Continue reading

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