I must say, I have been purposeful in keeping my mouth shut regarding the criminal prosecution of George Zimmerman for the Trayvon Martin shooting. I have done so because I realized early on that this was going to go far beyond a trial on the facts and was destined to settle into a much more [...]
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Sitting out in the dirt…
I spent many hours in my garden today. I find work in the garden so gratifying and peaceful. It is a chance to think quiet thoughts while doing productive work that results in one of my greatest joys - a garden filled with beautiful flowers. My garden got a late start this year and was [...]
Don’t talk – just listen.
I told my daughter Sarah the other day (who is 32 years old) that I remember what it was like being 14. Alas, I spent a couple of hours today with three 14 year old girls where my primary function was transport to, transport from, and low key supervision at the Street Fair - and [...]
The Pastor’s Wife
I am tickled to share today a story about Pam Thompson, the wife of a pastor from West Fargo. Last week, some hooligan snatched her purse out of her vehicle as she was loading in her groceries in South Fargo. But Pam was having none of that. She grabbed the man's shirt and later his hair [...]
The best things in life…well, they aren’t things at all.
It is said that the best things in life aren't things. Of course we know that is true, but oh how we love our things. I believe one of the best things in life are the moments we share with others. That isn't all that profound - you probably already knew that. I do think we [...]
Perfect…unless you have alligators.
When I make travel plans for the family one of my first agenda items is making plans for pet care. Our dogs gleefully go to Sheyenne River Kennels - they love it there. I do believe they look forward to our vacations so they can have their own little vacation at the kennels. But care [...]
I’ll be back…soon.
The final chapter of the longest Saturday ever was a stop at my cousin Scott and his husband Seann's lovely home in Three Mile Bay, New York. Their home overlooks an expansive lakefront and is about as serene a place you can find. The place, combined with the people, made for the perfect end to [...]
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