Opinion
What about them?
They are interesting, at least at the time you read them. And maybe even down the road when you bring up some of this useless information just for conversation sake.
I was rummaging through a book called The Best of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader and pulled out many facts which mean...
Tuesday was the first official day of summer and it was a warm day, although not as warm and humid as the previous two days. One thing we can count on with the weather in Minnesota is that it can go from extremely cold days in the winter to extremely warm and, at times, humid days in the summer....
After two years of planning (and saving), we did it.
My family of four started summer break by rafting through the Grand Canyon.
It was awesome.
The wild Colorado River provided us days of rapids, laughter, excitement, physical challenges, and unforgettable family time.
After sleeping under the...
To cap off the school year, my daughter Ellen’s fourth grade class created a living wax museum of great leaders.
Out of the list of dozens of names, my little redhead chose Lucille Ball.
Why did she chose Lucille Ball? Because she was a redhead. (You’ve gotta love 10-year-old logic.)
Things started...
This Sunday will be Father’s Day, a time that dads of all types will be celebrating with their families. There’s what we consider the traditional family, a dad and a mom, there are the single dads out there who are raising a child by themselves. Others are dads by marriage, even though technically...
For the most part, May and June are big months for a lot of people.
Mother’s Day and Memorial Day are in May.
Father’s Day is in June.
If you’re a high school or college student walking across the stage to receive a diploma, it’s probably going to happen during these two months. And if you fall in...
I think many of us sometimes feel we have the weight of our own part of the world on our shoulders. For some of us it’s at work, whether you’re a manager of a certain department, or you own a business and are dealing with the issues of having to get supplies or products to sell. Others have to deal...
My daughter Ellen’s fourth grade class just finished memorizing all 50 states and their capitals. We studied those darn things for weeks, using maps and homemade flashcards.
We’d quiz each other on road trips and while preparing dinner.
What’s the capital of Maine? Alaska? Oklahoma?
Where’s Carson...
Are we sure that the month of April knows that April Fools Day has come and gone? I think most people will understand that reference since this April has been quite cold this year. We did hit the mid 50s and even got into the 60s for just a bit, although it was very brief. I’ll admit I didn’t mind...
I love organization. When I need something and find it where it’s supposed to be, I am a happy camper.
When I have to search for something that’s been misplaced, my blood pressure rises and my mood sours. That’s when the swearing starts.
Over the weekend, my wife Bonnie was upset because our family...
