Throughout some of my columns my friend Megan has made a few cameo appearances. I met her when she asked me to volunteer with her company for a week during Extreme Makeover: Home Edition two years ago … Continue reading
One Hot Hotdish
I shopped for the ingredients of a Midwestern comfort food one gloomy, rainy day. Just the thought of Tater Tot Hotdish, which I hadn’t had in quite some time, made me look forward to supper. But I … Continue reading
Quiet as a Mouse
This time of year finding a mouse in the house is pretty common. The weather is getting colder and the furry little creatures are looking for somewhere cozy and warm. Years ago as a toddler I was … Continue reading
November’s Featured Quotations
“You know, I still get butterflies when I see you walk into the room – HEY, PUT YOUR COAT AWAY! It does not live on a dining room chair!” – Sarah to Husband At the Cobber Homecoming … Continue reading
Some People Hate Birthdays
I fully recognize that some people hate birthdays. Maybe they don’t like the attention, they might hate cake, or they don’t like being reminded about getting older. I am not one of those … Continue reading
“H” is for Starbucks
Road trips can be a great get away from the stresses of daily life. They’re a fun way to see another part of the country and to bond with the person or people who are traveling with you. But they can … Continue reading
The Power of Words
As a storyteller, I should understand how powerful words can be to people, but I don’t think I fully understood it until this week. This week the Universe smacked me over the head with a lesson about … Continue reading
Are You Kidding Me?
During a recent trip to the Los Angeles area I had a full eight hours all to myself as my friend had to go to work during the day. I hung out in Downtown Santa Monica, taking in the culture, shopping, … Continue reading
This is L.A.
I have always wanted to visit Los Angeles, Calif. I can’t tell you exactly what the draw has been, though I know it’s shifted over the years. Originally it was the shiny illusion of Hollywood; then I … Continue reading
Oh Fer Cute
Each pocket of the country has its own way of speaking. It just so happened that the vowel formation of this area was highlighted and exaggerated in the 1996 Coen brothers’ classic “Fargo.” I didn’t … Continue reading
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