Today, I will share with you what I posted on my Facebook in commemoration of Memorial Day. I know many a veteran, my son Noah being one of them, and I feel the disconnect between their service and legislators' respect of that service via deeds. There are always plenty platitudes about military service and what [...]
Author: Ms. C
Start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud…
I caught a great story worth sharing on Business Insider about U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven and his recent return to his alma mater of University of Texas, Austin, to give the commencement speech. He shared with graduates 10 lessons from his years of experience as Navy Seal. And in case the name does [...]
Dirty – yes; secret – no.
The Bakken's "dirty little secret" is out as reported by WDAY's Kevin Wallevand - sex trafficking is a big issue with the influx of oil workers. Hmmmm...dirty - yes; secret - no. Of course sex trafficking is an issue in the Bakken. Although I appreciate the story being told, it is hardly news that the [...]
Singing a new tune…
I can tell you after a couple days of being out in the garden that I am singing a new tune. It goes something like this: Oh! Ouch! Ugggh...why did I buy a house with stairs? Ouch...ouch...ouch...ouch...ouch...ouch. Cheyenne, could you please pick that up for me.? Ouch! Oh yikes. Cheyenne, could you please bring me [...]
To the couple who saved the mama duck and her babies…
Today I witnessed the sweetest thing. I was on my way to speak at a gathering of area realtors and as I approached the TJ Maxx strip mall on 13th, I saw a car pulled over on the right and vehicles in front of me maneuvering oddly. When I got to where the car was [...]
Another year – thank you. ;-)
Tonight was West Fargo School District's last orchestra concert of the year. The end of the year concert includes 6th through 12th grade. Cheyenne now sits in the high school section since she is in ninth grade, but I remember all too well her years in the middle school seats. It is difficult to believe [...]
Have you ever wondered…?
On any given day I see a hundred different things that could potentially elicit an odd question out of me. Thankfully, I am often alone when I see these things; hence, my oddness is contained. Yet, on occasion I will be with someone who has not had the distinct pleasure in the past of being [...]
THE NEW FORTY 