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Recently, I listened to a professional webinar by a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree. There was a recurring theme in the message, and it had nothing to do with the theme of the webinar. It was a bad habit that distracted me so much, that I couldn’t tell you what the webinar was about. […]
Have you ever been so focused on something you didn’t notice your surroundings? For example, you didn’t know it was suddenly raining outside or that it was 3 hours past your usual mealtime, or that someone was talking to you? I recently had a total knee replacement and if any of you have had this, […]
The renowned garden photographer Marina Schinz once wrote, “Gardening is an exercise in optimism. Sometimes, it is a triumph of hope over experience.” Living in North Dakota, we may have an edge in this optimism and hope due to our long winters and cravings for spring. We continue to exercise caution even when the weather warms […]
What better surprise could there be on a cold winter day than a a package from my twin sister, Barbara! Inside was a small piece of our childhood food, a family tradition, a beloved dessert…. a slice of Polish coffeecake! No note, but knowing my twin well, she simply wanted to share. Yes, I poured […]
Having played sports most of my life, I like to encourage others to give any game a try. When people say they are “uncoordinated” I question that – I tend to believe that with patient instruction and time, learning a new skill is within reach. This comes from my own experience teaching and coaching sports. Even when I taught the […]
It was late, getting close to 10 p.m. It was cold, 4 below zero with a 17 below wind chill. I needed quite a few groceries, so I talked myself into the task. I had a long list plus was also stocking up on easy-to-eat foods for my upcoming surgery. My legs were in a […]
Are you one to make New Year’s Resolutions? January 1st has that “clean slate” feel to it, so why not? Depending on how resolutions are made, people can be successful if goals are planned well and they have a good support system in place. In 2015, these were the Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions: TOP […]
The temperature was a perfect 18 degrees in a Winter Wonderland. We had recently received three different blessings of 3-5 inches of snow. I had recently told my son Alex, age 25, “no gifts, this Christmas, I just want quality time with you.” He is an independent young man who works all day, then goes ice […]
One year ago, I had the joy of my first hot air balloon ride, courtesy of a relative, who happens to own one. My son Nick and I couldn’t turn down the spur-of the-moment invitation to go ballooning over farmland in Glyndon, Minnesota on the most perfect August evening. Before I could think about it, […]
Here’s one of three radishes that my small garden produced… and yes, this is the end of it! Radishes are not my forte as you can see. Now before you think I really blew it and forgot to make it red, take it easy. It is a white radish, and that was intentional. This was the first product of my […]