To honor and remember those who have given so much on this Memorial Day I wanted to share something meaningful - something that would evidence the respect and reverence I have for those who serve. Yet, the more I searched, the more I realized that what I post today on my blog has to come [...]
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18 a day…do the math.
Let me say at the outset that I have heard nothing but positive things about the Veterans Administration (VA) Operation in Fargo. My son, my nephew and many of my students that are veterans tell me that they are treated well there. Having said that I have long been disappointed in the stories of substandard [...]
Where credit is due…
I went to the movies today with Cheyenne and her friend Abby. "Went" is loosely defined as chauffeured, paid for the tickets and concessions and was reluctantly allowed to sit a row behind them. Oh the joys of having a 12 year old. We saw Kung Fu Panda 2. It was a sweet movie filled [...]
Don’t pull a tiger’s tail…
I don't take well to bullying. I think most folks who meet me recognize that I am not a fan of conflict - I like to get along with people whenever possible. I enjoy the warm, fuzzy side of life. I usually don't come back at people in an aggressive way unless they are aggressively [...]
Don’t make me come over there in my stilettos!
I was online doing something innocuous the other day (the online equivalent of minding my own business) when I saw a little headline that said, "Women Too Old for Minis at 35, Bikinis at 47, Survey Says." Say what?? Further investigation was warranted. The article, written by Erin Donnelly, addressed a survey of 2,000 women [...]
Infrastructure that is critical…
As a West Fargo resident I was glad to hear that the school bond passed. I will pay more in taxes tis' true, but I recognize that a key factor in ensuring a community's well-being is maintaining it's critical infrastructure. Roads, sewers, law enforcement, etc. are all well and fine, but that is not what [...]
Fruit Loop
Is anyone else out there as enraptured as I am with the whole Rapture story coming out of California? This is some good stuff folks - forget about Arnold's love child and who is running for what - take a moment and focus on the California preacher who got the world's attention when he predicted [...]
THE NEW FORTY 