The Joy of Gardening… One Radish!
Here’s one of three radishes that my small garden produced… and yes, this is the end of it! Radishes are not my forte as you can see. Now before you think I really blew it and forgot to make it red,...
View ArticleUp, Up, and Amazed
One year ago, I had the joy of my first hot air balloon ride, courtesy of a relative, who happens to own one. My son Nick and I couldn’t turn down the spur-of the-moment invitation to go ballooning...
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Ice Fishing for Christmas
The temperature was a perfect 18 degrees in a Winter Wonderland. We had recently received three different blessings of 3-5 inches of snow. I had recently told my son Alex, age 25, “no gifts, this...
View ArticleHow to Be Successful with New Year’s Resolutions
Are you one to make New Year’s Resolutions? January 1st has that “clean slate” feel to it, so why not? Depending on how resolutions are made, people can be successful if goals are planned well and...
View ArticleEntertaining Angels in the Grocery Store
It was late, getting close to 10 p.m. It was cold, 4 below zero with a 17 below wind chill. I needed quite a few groceries, so I talked myself into the task. I had a long list plus was also stocking up...
View ArticlePhysical Activity is Not Always Easy…
Having played sports most of my life, I like to encourage others to give any game a try. When people say they are “uncoordinated” I question that – I tend to believe that with patient instruction and...
View ArticlePolish Coffeecake – Taking Mindful Eating to a New Level
What better surprise could there be on a cold winter day than a a package from my twin sister, Barbara! Inside was a small piece of our childhood food, a family tradition, a beloved dessert…. a slice...
View ArticleGardening: Exercising Optimism
The renowned garden photographer Marina Schinz once wrote, “Gardening is an exercise in optimism. Sometimes, it is a triumph of hope over experience.” Living in North Dakota, we may have an edge in...
View ArticleArt Therapy is Real
Have you ever been so focused on something you didn’t notice your surroundings? For example, you didn’t know it was suddenly raining outside or that it was 3 hours past your usual mealtime, or that...
View ArticleYou Guys, You Guys, You Guys!
Recently, I listened to a professional webinar by a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree. There was a recurring theme in the message, and it had nothing to do with the theme of the webinar. It...
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