I am providing fair warning today - there will be no mincing of words, no diplomacy, no homage to political correctness - so turn back now if these things you seek. The "s" word will be flung about. North Dakota is a business-friendly state filled with folks whose work ethic has been touted as amongst [...]
Tag: winter weather
Settling on juxtaposition…
Okay then...let's talk "juxtaposition." Did I just cause you to flash back to School House Rock's Conjunction Junction? That is what I think whenever I see the word "juxtaposition" all written out. I want it to rhyme with something and be part of a catchy jingle that I will remember decades later. I loved School [...]
I am so over that chick…
White fluffy snow - it is beautiful to look at and fun to play in. That concludes the portion of this blog that is going to present positive reflections on the value of snow. Everyone out there who is a tad tired of snow this winter raise your hand. Raise it high so we can [...]
Where should I deliver the thesaurus?
I love the weather folks - not in a marry you, have your children, put you in my will kind of way - more in a I appreciate your efforts, know you work hard to bring us accurate information and recognize that sometimes the weather news is just not palatable but you have to report [...]
I’ve come a long way baby!
Part of my morning ritual is skimming The Forum online (a.ka. InForum). I deem it important to know if the world has fallen apart since I last checked and discovering that it has not typically sets a good tone for the day. This morning as I glanced at the home page I saw on the [...]
Could you go a week without yelling?
Web MD sent me an email titled, "Could you go a week without yelling?" The email linked to an article that challenged parents to go a week without yelling at their kids. I could do that. I only have one kid here and all I have to do is open my mouth to speak to [...]
Safety and security is everyone’s responsibility.
At the bottom of NDSU's Emergency Action Guide posters that are liberally posted around the campus is a very important message, "Safety & security is everyone's responsibility." I think this may be the most important piece of information on that poster. Too often, folks believe that these responsibilities - care for our own safety and [...]
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