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This Mother's Day I am grateful for...The giggling, shrieking, swimming pool full of girls this afternoon at our house.The sleepy, stretched out, softly snoring puppy at my feet.My husband who, upon seeing my desperate need for some alone time this mor...

Today we were shopping for groceries when Paul noticed this display of fireworks in the middle of the store.  Yes, I said FIREWORKS. At first when I was looking at them, I had my California sensibilities in mind.  I thought … Continue reading →

Since I’m still settling into my new place, one of the challenges I face has to do with my beauty products.  About a year and a half ago, I bought this organizer at Target.  It was great for splitting up … Continue reading →

I must admit, this straight teeth smile looksweird to me still!Please don't say no. Please don't say no. Please don't say no."How are you today, kiddo?" Kiddo??"Good, unless you change your mind in the next few minutes."The dentist laughed as he wrench...

I am a big enough person to admit I've watched American Idol for years. Not faithfully, mind you, but regularly. And you know what I've secretly dreamed about? Being on that stage, winning the contest and twirling around in the inevitable hailstorm of ...

Apparently, people will be up late tonight…not because a movie is premiering, not because they’re getting lucky, but because they are catching a fish.  And no, that’s not a euphemism. I’m told that offices will be near empty tomorrow.  I’ll … Continue reading →

Lately I've been rethinking what we call our diet.Vegan? Sounds like we spray paint people who wear fur and leather.Plant based? Sounds like we only eat kale and banana shakes.Plant centered? Sounds like the nursery department at Target.I'm still think...

  The phrase, "What goes around comes around," rings especially true on a farm. So does, "You reap what you sow."   When we began our oat harvest in April, my first thought was, Here we go again. My second...

One of the many great things about living in Minnesota is that I get to try new things… While new fast food joints might not seem sexy or even cool, I was very excited about three news ones. Well, actually, … Continue reading →

Saluting our law enforcement today for sure! In the early days of moving to the cottage on the busy corner, now known as Muse Cottage, located in a big city, and in a very mixed and diverse collection of people, I voiced my unease of moving to such a place. In recent months, I have settled...