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
August’s Featured Quotations
“The doghouse is my man cave.” Newlywed Dan “Anybody can do news – we could do news – we should do news.” – co-worker Mike Mike looks up – looooong pause. “What would be real news?” – Mike “From A’s … 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
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
Featured July Quotations
“What the bleepin’ honkin’….” – Former Co-Worker Scott “You’re getting the show for free today. I’m freakin’ hilarious.” – Sarah “Early to bed, early to rise…” – Sarah “…makes a man tired.” – … 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
Duo Preserves “Ghosts” of North Dakota
North Dakota has many ghosts that reside on its prairie and in its hills. They aren’t the supernatural kind of ghosts, but ghosts of the past and memories of the towns that have been officially wiped … Continue reading
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