As a kid, I didn’t think there was any better activity than trick-or-treating on Halloween. I could have been wrong. Since my recently purchased home came with a door and a doorbell, I had my first experience on the other side of trick-or-treating this Halloween. The evening had a demeanor of a comedy show… right on …
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Hanging in there…
Today is the folks’ anniversary. After 33 years together, the happy couple is… still together. Yeah, they’re hanging in there. By a thread. A frayed thread with a match lit under it. But although they fail to ever acknowledge it, neither of them could survive very long without the other person. Dad would never get …
Causing a ruckus about the desire to be silent
Consumers have spoken up in effort to not be heard. Sadly, they got what they want – silence and an opportunity to continue generously giving to the pile of trash. For those who aren’t environmental enthusiasts or SunChips munchers (or neighbor someone who is), you may not be aware of “the” biodegradable bag. In April …
Overnight airport adventures
Airports are definitely one of the top five areas for people watching. The ever-changing view combined with restaurants, bars and shops give airports a great place to kill some time between flights. However, travelers are frequently faced with a situation where a one night adventure becomes necessary. Whether stuck due to the ever-so-common (annoying) delays …
Spicing up my life
Nothing beats trying something new. Leaving your comfort zone. Experiencing that irreplaceable first time thrill. Without much effort, a person can come up with new ideas leading to some first time excitement. It doesn’t have to be sky diving or signing up for a tap class when you aren’t even able to clap a rhythm. …
Rookie Rider – Bike MS
“It’s a great personal challenge and you’ll have that good feeling of knowing you’ve made a difference,” said Amy Hinkemeyer, Bike MS Event Manager, in our interview two weeks ago. When Amy spoke these words, getting involved in the event quickly became my motive. Thankfully, I have no close friends or family with Multiple Sclerosis, …
(not) Very Superstitious!
Superstitions are ridiculous. Somehow, someone’s random (idiotic) thoughts became guidelines for which millions of people obey on a day-to-day basis. Don’t walk under ladders. Stay away from black cats. Watch your back on Friday the 13th. After seeing an ambulance, hold your breath until you see a black dog. Really? I used to think superstition …
Homeownership and the changes that come with it
Growing up, my sister and I would do anything to avoid helping my parents with their yard. Any time Mom or Dad needed help hauling wood, mowing the lawn or taking the boat out of the lake, we would swiftly report to our rooms and find something to busy ourselves with, hoping our brothers would …
Bike thieves
It’s nice to see Fargo officials are attempting to make our community more biker friendly. Avid bikers are stoked for the bike lanes and paths in the works. They’ve been dreaming of the day they can safely cruise without having a vehicle two inches behind their rear tire. Bikers are tired of the rude honks …
The Marriage Pact
Have you ever made a pact? Not in the way of founding a purple sock club or promising your siblings to keep the shattering of your parent’s rare vase a secret. I’m talking about a marriage pact. Haven’t we all made one, or at least know someone who has? High school buddies all over the …