There are very few earthly creatures that cause problems for me. I am not afraid of spiders. Mice freak me out but I don’t see them very often so I’m ok with them continuing to live. But for some … Continue reading
Smile and Nod
We’ve all done it. Okay, I admit it – I have. I’ve nodded along acting like I knew exactly what the person across from me was conveying to my brain, even though we were obviously communicating on … Continue reading
Mustachio
Years ago, on a trip to the Twin Cities, my friend Elisa fell in love with our server over a three course meal with 20 friends. It’s a fond memory we reminisce about often. The trip and the server are … Continue reading
Confessions of a People Watcher
As I walk my dog in our quiet, safe neighborhood, I sometimes reminisce about my days of living downtown in a colorful historic building with very colorful characters. The massive brick building is a … Continue reading
Honey, I Shrunk the Chicken
Every family has its quirky traditions and inside jokes. My family is lucky enough that I put them in print. (You’re welcome). So, let me tell you the story about the chicken: My mother has a … Continue reading
When Songs Become Earworms
I often wake up with songs playing in my head. Sometimes it’s the latest single from Maroon Five, sometimes it’s a favorite holiday song, and often times it’s a song I learned while I was an … Continue reading
Turning 31
As a way to put a positive spin on gaining in age from year to year, I tell myself that I have become magically smarter when that date in October comes around. You know, it’s that whole “older and … Continue reading
The Honeymoon is Over
During our first 365 days together as husband and wife I have noted a few things about my husband that I may have mentioned to you before: he hates having his things moved, he loves photography and he … Continue reading
A Whole New World
My husband and I have long been fans of a unique pizza joint in downtown Grand Forks. Rhombus Guys Pizza is at home in a vintage brick building, with unique artwork on the wall, crayons on the table … Continue reading
A Street Car Named Google
When I was a kid “Look it up” was a common response to a student’s question in class – especially in relation to how to spell a tricky word. It’s obvious that a lot has changed since I was a little … Continue reading
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