There seem to be a few acceptable answers to the question: how was your high school reunion? They are: “Great!” “Fun!” or “Amazing!” I went to my 30threunion this summer and is was Great! Fun! And amazing! But it was…
Of course, you love your spouse dearly, but I’m sure you know how he or she could be just a little bit better. It’s obvious, right? You married them for who they are, but now that you really know them, you…
I went to a new doctor recently for my annual check-up. I’m healthy, so I wasn’t worried. Little did I know, I would leave the appointment concerned, convinced that I had a problem with my bones. The appointment started off…
I recently took a short trip to Hutchinson, Minnesota to visit my sister and her family. My mom lived there the last few years before she died. I hadn’t been there all winter, and, in some ways, it now felt like…
I try to do the right thing in life. My overarching goal is to treat people well. I listen to public radio and go to bed early. I even pick up litter! But there’s an area where I’m not so…
My dog Holmes is a Jack Russel Terrier, a breed known for being energetic, smart, with lots of personality. Most of the time he is happy, funny and sweet. He carefully watches every move I make with his chocolate brown…
As you may know, I took some time away from writing to focus on two projects I’ve been leading. The first is bringing a Levitt concert venue, known as “Levitt at the Falls,” to downtown Sioux Falls. I was also…
Earlier this month, I returned from a 2-week getaway to Europe. The trip was perfect – great scenery, delicious food, lots of history and wonderful traveling companions. Only one thing wasn’t quite right: my clothes. While the forecast was for…
A couple of weeks ago I went downtown and did something I hadn’t done forever. Some friends thought I was crazy to do it; others thought I was crazy for not having done it sooner. I went there regularly as…
As August begins, I’m amazed at how quickly summer comes and goes. We wait and wait for it, it’s here and then one day, I hear the nearby high school marching band practicing, a sure sign that Fall is around…