If I had to imagine a reality show that documented planning my wedding, it would be called “Event Planner Hazing” or “Bride’s Sleep Deprivation.” Depending on the week, I felt pushed beyond my limits … Continue reading
The Back to School Aroma
The smell of spices in the fall, the hint of crayons right when you open the box or the whiff of a signature perfume all have a unique power to stop you in your tracks and snap you back to a place … Continue reading
What’s a “doogie howser”?
Each generation has popular culture and historic events that shape its members. Luckily, a group is keeping track of those items. Wisconsin’s Beloit College recently released its annual “Mindset … Continue reading
Worst Advice Ever
Advice is potent stuff. I used to think I had to use all of the advice I received but now I realize that is not the case. When it comes to advice, consider the source, your life experience and what … Continue reading
Target’s Wedding Registry Conspiracy
Prior to planning my wedding, my experience with wedding registries had been quite limited. I knew they existed and I occasionally used them for the brides and grooms I know. As with many gatherings, … Continue reading
People Want to Be Me
People want to be me. From what I can tell, there are two of them. And really, it’s not about me as much as it is about my social security number and line of credit. They are thieves looking for an … Continue reading
Unlocking a Secret Family Recipe
In one of my favorite flashbacks to childhood, I am at my Great-Grandma Tillie Brown’s house on a corner lot in Bathgate, N.D. I remember standing in the kitchen, near the counter, which I could not … Continue reading
Smiling Through the Road Rage
Even though my driver’s license road test score in the mid-90s was a disappointment, I have grown up to become a fantastic driver. The DMV should be proud that I am now able to parallel park on a … Continue reading
I Would Like to Buy a Vowel
Before the days of reality television ruling the airwaves, game shows staked a hefty claim and many have held on. Matt Erbstein of Phoenix, Ariz. has experience working with both types of shows. He … Continue reading
Accepting Another’s Food Quirks
I will never forget the first meal I ever prepared for my now fiancé. Terry and I had been out on a few dates and this particular night I made tacos. I had everything ready: spicy taco meat, cheese, … Continue reading
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