Fargo took the Midwest title in the Weather Channel's "Toughest Weather City" tournament. Fargo advanced to the Final Four after beating out International Falls by a mere forty votes. Well, at least this is a designation that we should all be able to live with (indeed, we do live with it). I never thought I [...]
Tell them…
If you are going to be quick to complain then it is my opinion that you should also be quick to compliment. I understand how easy it is to complain when something doesn't meet your expectations - particularly if you are a customer paying for whatever it is that isn't meeting your expectations. One of [...]
My eternal crush…
If asked what famous (or infamous) person - living or dead - I would choose to spend an hour with I would not pause a single moment before exclaiming, "ALBERT EINSTEIN!" I have the crush of all crushes on Albert Einstein. Albert had such a beautiful mind and playful soul. I know what you are [...]
Liberty and justice for all?
People are not born activists. Activists are created by circumstances. Circumstances that define our reality or circumstances that clarify the strength of our beliefs - circumstances that compel us to act. Activists often marshal all their time and energy to fight for a cause that is unpopular or not fully understood, and as a result [...]
My light bulb is at 150 watts today…
I hear an awful lot about student loan debt from my students. I can commiserate as I have a healthy chunk myself from my many years as a student seeking one degree or another. As such, I am not shocked by the articles in The Forum the last couple of days about how crushing loan [...]
Your grace period has arrived – make the most of it.
If you are out and about looking around you can tell that we are finally transitioning between seasons. Winter, which is supposed to be over according to the calendar, is preparing to ease its way out and allow the next season to make its presence known - flood season. The snow is starting to melt [...]
Educate abortion away…
On the list of the things I want for my daughters, is the experience and joy of motherhood. As the mother of four children - two male and two female, I know that despite all the challenges that have come with parenting being a mother has been the most gratifying part of my life. It [...]
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