While chatting with Nancy Thomasson at the Inn at Maple Crossing I learned of an event called Sisters Sojourn being held in Mentor, Minnesota on September 13th and 14th. As I understand it, this event has been going on for a few years now and is all about nurturing the souls of women through knowledge, [...]
Tag: women
Inspiration…
Inspiration can be found in many places. It can be found in the beauty of nature. It can be found in peaceful places. It can be found in people we admire. Inspiration is the thing that fuels and propels us toward new experiences. It is the fairy dust that enhances our sense of potential and purpose. It has been the [...]
The Pastor’s Wife
I am tickled to share today a story about Pam Thompson, the wife of a pastor from West Fargo. Last week, some hooligan snatched her purse out of her vehicle as she was loading in her groceries in South Fargo. But Pam was having none of that. She grabbed the man's shirt and later his hair [...]
The role of a lifetime…
The role of "mother" has been the most important and rewarding undertaking I have experienced in my adult life; albeit, I didn't know at the outset how much is woven into the designation. Even having grown up as the firstborn of a stay-at-home mother and having developed a true appreciation of the ties between mother [...]
Common sense delivered by Dr. Thomas Jacobsen…
Today I want to utilize my blog to both applaud a good citizen and to further spread his thoughtful words. I know my blog readers extend far beyond my local area and beyond North Dakota. I also recognize that not all the folks who read my blog who live locally read The Forum newspaper or [...]
What about men and grandfathers?
I think I am a fairly reasonable person most days, but then there are the days when I am not. This is one of the "not" days. Today, I really must take issue with The Lakeside Collection catalog. I was scanning their newest catalog offerings when lo and behold I came upon Cutting Boards for [...]
Gender and climate change…
Some days I wonder if I am alone if my oddity. I seem to be humored by some things that I don't think others even give a passing thought. This would explain why I often crack myself up only to see others shaking their heads with a look of confusion or pity on their faces. [...]
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