Well folks, the 2011 flood season is officially upon us. Life is going to be hectic and tense for awhile in our neck of the woods. As such, I ask that you remember the extra stress that so many of our citizens will be dealing with - either because they bear some responsibility for [...]
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No expiration date…
Of the things that bring me joy is the notion that love knows no limitations. Case in point, Loyal and Ida Busby - age 79 and 85 respectively. They are newlyweds coming up on their first anniversary. Between them they chalked up 103 years of marriage prior to marrying each other. There is a great [...]
Turn the other cheek…
Fifi of LoveFifi fame sent me an email telling me about her padded panties sale. Per Fifi, "Our 3 top selling Padded BUMS are on a 2 For The Price Of 1 special. If you love our famous Bitty Bum, Sporty Bum and Silicone Bum, now is the time to buy." Well, apparently Fifi has [...]
The best April Fool’s joke ever!
Today is my youngest child's birthday. Today Cheyenne is officially 12 (although she has by her account been "almost 12" for a good six months). Yes, I know it is April Fool's Day. What better day to deliver a baby a few months before you turn 40? The universe seemed to delight in its sense [...]
Hallmark really needs a card for this…
Although I had heard about the The Vagina Monologues a number of years ago, I never did have the opportunity to see it performed...that is, until tonight. NDSU students, staff and faculty are putting on the 3rd annual benefit performance of Eve Ensler's widely acclaimed play at the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre. If you missed it [...]
Know your plutonium…
I recognize that my mind tends to inhabit a place that many folks don't live in - in my world it is all about understanding and managing risk. There are others like me. We share thoughts and information - we share a common burden that others likely don't spend much time thinking about day-to-day. I [...]
He has the bladder of a squirrel.
When I commented to Cheyenne early in the winter that our dog Chompers sure had to go out a lot lately she remarked, "He has a tiny bladder...he has the bladder of a squirrel." This caused me to spontaneously laugh out loud. Where does she come up with these things and who even thinks of [...]
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