A sporadic blog about everyday life that should never, ever be taken too seriously.
This spring, I convinced myself a garden wouldn’t be possible. I was running behind, as I had only acquired my home in April and had multiple other projects to focus on. Plus, it would be lots of work to build up a new one. I remembered the effort it took to get 100 retaining wall …
How many things to we intend to do “someday” but never get around to until it’s too late to do it? Saying “yes” to the back-road adventure before the opportunity dissipates.
Opening day of the Elk River Farmers Market leads to a brand new, product-inspired “Minnesota Mediterranean” recipe.
How many hobbies are too many? My recent move got me thinking I’m taking on too much.
Mom told me my dad wasn’t initially impressed with my college choice. “Fargo?” He asked when mom told him she and I were going for a college visit. “Why would she want to go there? It’s cold there.” Cold there? I thought. Colder than my hometown, a measly 2.5 hours away? Doubt …
By now you may have heard AreaVoices is shutting down tomorrow. A few hundred of us are lining up new homes to keep our writing rolling… and here I go, less than two hours before the clock strikes midnight, and I’m writing my last post to explain to my readers that I’m not done yet. …
You don’t have to be an adult for long to determine people deal with life very differently. Some people make great strides to evade conflict. Some bathe in conflict until it boils. Others soak it up and fire out a great solution. Everyone has their own spin on situations. That spin – the reaction – …
The brochure was a nice surprise under my bills and junk mail, delivered on one of those icy days that make you wish you lived anywhere other than Fargo. I flipped through the “Visit Utah” travel guide and admittedly, was thrown off. I never thought of Utah as anything special. Categorized with states like Arkansas, Missouri …
Yesterday was nuts. I think most can relate. It started in the wee hours of the morning with “the news” and continued with the daily puzzle. Sprinkle in some personal reflection and top it with everyone’s unsolicited two-cents on the recent political noise, and the day was buzzing. It felt like that carnival ride where you’re …
For Sale: Ancient Toro Snowblower $5 OBO I’ve had it with this thing. Not only is it three times my weight, this fussy beast also puts off a fuel scent so potent that it lingers on your body after multiple showers. You might get your driveway cleared if this finicky clunker miraculously holds it together, …