That’s what I’m telling people anyway. During the Habitat for Humanity trip one month ago, I got a rosy sunburn on my forearms, which somehow morphed into hives. Since then, these sneaky bumps rotate … Continue reading
Keeping Up with the McCurdys
A few weeks ago I drove to Cavalier on a Sunday to spend time with my family. I arrived just in time for church, where the McCurdy family took up 2.5 pews and got a lot of attention in the … Continue reading
Photographer Dave Ruined Me
When you spend ten hours a day with your co-workers in intense situations, you get to know each other quite well and you even pick up each other’s habits. Back in my television reporting days, I spent … Continue reading
Me, a Mathematician and a Rocket Scientist
While this may sound like the beginning to a bad joke, let me assure you, the characters you are about to meet are real and the story you are about to read is true. For one delightful school year, I … Continue reading
Always the Last to Leave
My chatty nature and my upbringing in a tight-knit church ensure that I am always the last one to leave social events. Rewind to last week at a Concordia College networking event and you’ll see a … Continue reading
One Priceless Valentine’s Day
When my husband and I first started dating, I told him that I would handle the Valentine’s Day planning and reservations. My plans involved a new dress, treacherous, bright red heels and impressing … Continue reading
Got Stuck in the Drive-Thru Again
The 1994 movie classic Dumb and Dumber chronicles the cross-country adventures of two good-hearted, but incredibly stupid friends. I have laughed about this movie since it came out almost 17 years ago … Continue reading
Outsmarting Smart Phones
I have a smart phone and let me tell you, it’s not so smart. Since switching carriers and upgrading my phone, I do have access to email and Facebook, which helps me market my business. I also have a … Continue reading
The Grace of an Olympic Skater
While out on a walk around the neighborhood with Mr. Maple, we spotted two elementary aged boys with hockey skates laced tight and sticks in hand. They floated around on the ice so easily, their … Continue reading
A Stormy Farewell to 2010
The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection, goal making and writing the wrong year on your checks for at least the first 30 days. My husband, Terry, and I spent the last three days of 2010 … Continue reading
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