Elated!

I was elated -yes, elated - to read that Minnesota's Governor Mark Dayton is closing Minnesota schools Monday due to predicted frigid temperatures of 15 to 20 below.  The temperature lows overnight leading into to the next week are expected to be the coldest temperatures in a decade at a predicted 30 below.  It makes [...]

Free money and a wealth of information – need I say more?

I ran across a great program last week during my regular website travels.  I already shared it with my students because to me it is essentially free money.  I say essentially because there are requirements that go along with participating in the program and restrictions on how you can use the money you get from [...]

The Investment Bank

One of my favorite business-based community initiatives comes from Bell State Bank & Trust and Bell Mortgage.  The initiative, Pay It Forward, which was started in 2008 by Michael Solberg (now the President and CEO of the Bell State Bank & Trust and Bell Mortgage), has resulted in over $4.1 million being given to individuals, [...]

What if Jesus was gay?

I have been watching from afar the whole Phil Robertson drama.  His comments about homosexuality got him suspended from his show Duck Dynasty by A & E, but the backlash A & E received from followers of the show and those who hold like religious-based views caused A & E to capitulate and retract the [...]

A resolution you can live with…

This is the time of year that we reflect upon changes we would like to make in our lives.  These changes can be ridding ourselves of bad habits, making different lifestyle choices, setting new goals, or a hundred other things that denote a fresh start or new outlook for a new year.  I love the [...]

Beer belly?

I like The Lakeside Collection catalog.  It features a fairly eclectic mix of items for all ages and fairly reasonable prices.   On occasion I order things from The Lakeside Collection for myself and others.  Some of the items offered by The Lakeside Collection I would categorize as products with the potential for widespread appeal.  [...]