Jan 31, 20232 min readIn FocusI have a bone to pick with the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA). Last week, I was able to attend the two-day MNA convention and I...
Jan 24, 20233 min readIn FocusThe Year of the Tiger has come to an end as January 22 began the Year of the Rabbit in the Lunar New Year. It is sometimes called the...
Jan 17, 20232 min readIn FocusThe Monday without doughnuts... Since I began working at the paper, I have stopped in Eagle Bend to get doughnuts to bring to the office...
Jan 3, 20232 min readCat TalesWe have entered a tiny terrorist phase at our house. The kittens, Sassy and Peanut, are growing and have mastered the use of their legs....
Dec 27, 20222 min readIn FocusI have a theory... It’s well known I have Crohn’s disease, but my sister was recently diagnosed with Celiac’s disease (gluten allergy),...
Dec 20, 20222 min readIn FocusI feel the older I get, the less Christmas feels like Christmas. Like many, I get so busy running around and going to all the holiday...
Dec 13, 20223 min readIn FocusI have yet another medical issue to add to my growing list thanks to Crohn’s Disease. A few months ago, I had a regular check-up with my...
Dec 6, 20222 min readIn FocusThe Coupon Conspiracy Every fall, footballers from area schools sell their booklet of coupons as a team fundraiser. They typically have...
Nov 29, 20222 min readIn FocusDo what makes you happy. People ask me why I do the light show or decorate 14 Christmas trees inside my house? “That’s a lot of work!” is...
Nov 22, 20222 min readIn FocusAnother holiday approaches...even though it feels like we just celebrated Halloween last week. I’ve been so busy that time has just flown...