The drive to Cheyenne's new school - Sheyenne High School - takes me on a loop from 13th to Veteran's Boulevard to 40th to Sheyenne. The drive is, in total, just shy of 30 minutes. It is a far cry from my drive back and forth to the STEM Center for three years - a [...]
Tag: West Fargo
The rise and fall of North Dakota…
I was raised in California where the average temperatures tended to only fluctuate about 25 degrees in either direction of 75 degrees in any given season. In California a 50 degree day is considered coat weather. My now North Dakota acclimated self laughs at the silliness of such a notion. But let's face it - temperature [...]
Vector control…
Retirement Kyle…
My neighbor Kyle just retired. I imagine this life transition will be an interesting one for Kyle as he is a "do-er" and now he has a lot more time to "do". Not that he doesn't know how to relax - he is the king of the neighborhood bonfire society; but rather, that he is [...]
We’ve got trouble…
Readers - do not be alarmed, but pay careful attention to what I am about to share with you. Yesterday, a convention full of North Dakota firefighters converged on West Fargo. I know this not because I was asked to be the honorary goodwill ambassador, a speaker, or even a mascot - I know this [...]
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 [...]
Two women – two triumphs – two new favorites.
My daughter Sarah and I visited the Eco Chic Junk Market today. By the time we arrived - about 10 AM - it was packed. There were an interesting mix of booths that featured jewelry, clothing, home items, and furniture. Sarah and I shopped and picked up ideas - it was fabulous. While at the [...]
THE NEW FORTY 