Today was Family Day at NDSU. Families of NDSU students were welcomed to campus to participate in a number of activities with their NDSU student. The Department of Emergency Management had a couple of tables filled with lots of free emergency management "stuff" and of course our preparedness icons - the rubber ducks. I have to [...]
I like her…I really like her.
My cousin-in-law Seann turned me on to a video clip of Sally Field accepting the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Ally for Equality Award posted on the Huffington Post. The person presenting the award was an engaging young man named Sam Greisman. It just so happens that Sally Field is Sam's mom. Sam's introduction was both [...]
The ashes…
Today is the two year anniversary of the Galleria Fire. It is a date that is burned in my memory and my family's history. My two sons, Noah and Cory, and their roommate, Alex, lost everything they owned, their pets, and their naivete about fire's relentless nature. It was a difficult experience and the loss was great. But I would [...]
My scavenger hunt…
Mark Twain said, “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.” I hear ya' Mr. Twain. I used to have a mind...a fairly fabulous mind that I used to its full capacity more often that not. But that fairly fabulous mind seems to be missing in action these days. It all started with [...]
The speed of construction…
Dear readers, I need your assistance. I think I have observed a strange phenomenon this past week and I need to either get confirmation that my conclusion about this phenomenon is right on the money or way off the mark. Here is the strange phenomenon I observed - the construction on Main Avenue suddenly seems to [...]
Until being strong is your only choice…
When I read the stories of victims and the families of victims that are raising their voices to bring greater awareness to the cost of drinking and driving I am humbled by their strength. I don't think I could or would be as strong as they are if I was in their shoes. I think [...]
Sunday evening…
I like getting my house all in order on Sundays. It makes me feel ready for the week when everything is in order. It settles me to know that I start with a clean slate - the housework is done, the clean laundry is put away, and all my ducks are in a row for the [...]
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