My friend Mary sent me a link for a product on Amazon the other day with instructions to read the product reviews. I have since seen others posting links to this item on Facebook. As an online shopper who heavily relies on product reviews, I laughed my fanny off at these reviews. I will provide [...]
Building toward retirement…
I am grateful that Mike is always thinking about how to solve household problems. He is constantly finding things he can fix or improve upon. It doesn't hurt that he has emerged as a do-it-yourself builder and has been equipped by the family at every gift-giving opportunity with tools, woodworking books, and Menards gift cards. [...]
Too soon?
Is it too soon to be over winter? I know it is only mid-January and winter only officially began on December 21st, but I feel like we have had enough to hold us until next winter already. I would like to put forth a motion that we have the earliest and longest spring on record [...]
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown…
I must give props to those in the area who are responsible for making the decisions about school and college closings. It is not an easy job and it is often thankless. This is one crown that I do not envy. There always seem to be some folks who will question the decision that has [...]
The knower of all things…
I live with the knower of all things. I live with a teenager. There is no topic that the knower of all things cannot opine on. She is sure that she has something critical to contribute to all conversations. She cannot be convinced that she may have gaps in her knowledge base. It can be [...]
The promised land?
Amy Dalrymple used to be on The Forum's education beat when she was in Fargo. I came to like Amy from my interactions with her on that beat. When she shipped off to become The Forum's reporter in the patch I was nervous for her (of course I would be, as my risk lens is [...]
Shapewear ill-defined…
I like to visit No More Rack (nomorerack.com) every couple of days to see what deals they have going on. No More Rack is one of the internet sites like Joss & Main, Zuilily, Touch of Modern, and a dozen other sites that offer limited quantity sales with deep discounts for short periods (typically 2- [...]
THE NEW FORTY 