Historically, I’ve never really been one to stress about things. I always figured there was no point in worrying, because if something is meant to be, it will be. That mindset has served me …
My one and only daughter is getting married at the end of May. Up to this point, we’ve been busy with all the joyful stages of planning. We’ve spent afternoons crafting, tasting cakes, deciding …
In my world, spring has officially sprung. The days are substantially longer, temperatures are climbing, flowers are popping up through the soil, and the grass is growing before my eyes. Since I …
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, I generally don’t spend that much time thinking or worrying about things like that, but this one is different. I don’t have an opinion or theory on whether …
There’s something about Easter that has a way of bringing memories rushing back, no matter how many years go by. For me, it starts early in the morning - just like it did when I was a …
I have a case of spring fever. Every person who stopped by the office at the end of last week commented on the beautiful, warm, spring-like weather. I was busy trying to catch up on bookwork, so …
Every year about this time, there is a week that probably doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves, but it absolutely should. It’s called Sunshine Week, observed this year March 15–21, and …
Priorities. Who and what do we really prioritize in our daily lives? I preach about it all the time. Take time for your family. Put the important things first. Don’t get so busy with work that …
In a historic moment that will resonate for years to come, one of our small town communities has a basketball team that has accomplished something truly remarkable – earning a place in the state …
We never know what is waiting for us when the telephone rings.Friday evening as I was driving home from work, my phone rang. It was my daughter, excitedly exclaiming that she was accepted into one of …
The older I get, the more I am turning into my parents. The two of them struggled to use a remote control for years — until one of my brothers finally covered the whole thing with cardboard, …
A local hospital is struggling to survive. Last week, along with roughly 150 other people, I attended a meeting to hear more about those struggles and what is planned for the future. It’s …
Here’s a random question for you. When was the last time you jumped? And I mean really jumped—like you actually tried to see how high you could get off the ground. I was making dinner …
This morning, sitting at my computer has been a struggle. I have started to write this editorial dozens of times, and each time I’ve done the metaphorical move of ripping the paper out of the …
There’s a certain kind of irony in getting sick when you own a small business — especially when whatever bug is going around decides to take the scenic route through your household first. A …
There are very few things in life that feel both rare and right at the same time. This week, our family has one of those moments. I’m on vacation with my entire family - all of us, in the same …
Sunday I spent eight hours in the car for a two-hour bridal shower. Eight hours. Two hours. If you’re doing the math, you might question my decision-making skills. But I can tell you without …
Last year at this time I was hustling trying to get everything done early so I could sneak away for a few days and enjoy a wonderful New York City vacation with my daughter. We took the trip we had been talking about and dreaming about for years. ...
A couple weekends ago, I packed up my car and headed East to spend the weekend in Grand Forks with my daughter and her fiancée. Her college graduation is rapidly approaching, so we took advantage of …
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