We all know someone who finds joy in a good practical joke. They plan, execute and then laugh at the outcome. My Grandpa Quam liked to strike at Christmas. It may seem unsuspecting but it became … Continue reading
Party on the Block
At 6 p.m. sharp a silent alarm went off in the heads of 6th Street residents. About 30 of us poured out of our front doors – many at the same moment – carrying dishes of food to share and lawn chairs. … Continue reading
The [Golden] Girls Next Door
When I moved in to my new neighborhood last fall, the weather already had a winter bite to it. Once the snow arrived, the neighbors went in to hibernation. I did meet the woman next door to the north: … Continue reading
First Thunderstorm of the Season
As a little girl I loved thunderstorms. Listening to warnings, watching radar and watching nature’s live show upped my adrenaline. I loved the excitement of seeing the clouds develop and the rain roll … Continue reading
My Marathon Mega Mistake
On Saturday morning, I thought I could pick up coffee and enjoy a relaxing Saturday treat before taking my dog for a walk along the marathon route. The clouds deceived me, I thought it was earlier … Continue reading
Thursday the 13th
I've never been superstitious person. I don't mind black cats walking in my path, walking under ladders doesn't bother me and I intentionally chose number 13 as my high school volleyball number. My … Continue reading
“HAVE A NICE DAY.”
Dear Fast Food Employee: The number one way to make me happy is by actually being fast. When you provide painfully slow service at a fast food establishment, it has another term: “false advertising.” … Continue reading
The Hunt for Red Velvet
One of my goals this year is to stay on top of birthdays and holidays. Cards will arrive in perfect time and presents will be wrapped without panic. I was on a roll. I had a custom-made birthday … Continue reading
“I Won’t Fix What They do to You”
I’m usually good at planning ahead. I keep a tidy calendar. I try to arrive on time and I call if I’m going to be late. One thing I’m not good at is scheduling haircuts. I tend to wait until I need … Continue reading
What I Love About Saturdays
Saturday mornings are my sanctuary. While the rest of the city sleeps, I have the streets of Fargo to myself. I hook up the fur child to his leash and he starts listening to my every command. He … Continue reading
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