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


By Sarah Hinnenkamp
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

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
While doing research for an upcoming article, I discovered a new love: silver stamping to create Vintage Garden Markers. It took me a few days and a few different tools to perfect this craft that many … Continue reading

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
“I thought it was quite unprofessional.” – Sarah “Well, it’s not even human.” – Laura “If it doesn’t get done tomorrow, it’ll get done the next day…or the next day. If not – it probably doesn’t … Continue reading

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
I welcomed the bright sunshine yesterday - especially after such a rough couple of days with North Dakota's crazy weather. I glanced over and saw that Maple had claimed his very own slice of that sun. … Continue reading

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
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

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
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

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
In the mornings I fill up my coffee cup and tell Maple we're going to work. He trots down into the basement and either chews on his bone or catches up on his beauty sleep. As you can see, even while … Continue reading

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
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

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
“I wish my grandma was a Southern grandma – my grandma hates me.” - Peter Z. “No! She can’t win! She doesn’t even count!” LaCresia on Sarah winning Harry Potter BINGO. “Matt, do you snore like that … Continue reading

By Sarah Hinnenkamp
Written by Guest Blogger John McCurdy When I tell people I am a backcountry ranger in Yellowstone National Park, most people think of a flat hat, bears and Old Faithful. Before I arrived at … Continue reading